shot at

Example Sentences

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A subsequent internal investigation found that the officers who shot at Atkins acted within policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Damodaran also took a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The U.S. had a better shot at integrating Israel into the region after it led the 1991 Gulf war to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"The soldiers outside shot at it, and managed to knock it out of the air. They saved us, thank god."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Several stories said he was the most promising teen running back they’d seen in decades. That he had a shot at going pro.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng