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shot at

NOUN

likelihood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

possibility probability prospect tendency trend

STRONG

direction liability likeliness plausibility presumption reasonableness toss-up

WEAK

coin flip even break fair shake fifty-fifty fighting chance good chance long shot outside chance strong possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikelihood

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

"When I entered the back nine all Jay and I were talking about was one shot at a time," the champion said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, Replimune has another shot at getting its experimental treatment approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Truth is, Babs was probably my best shot at getting a job.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy