shot

Example Sentences

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Knicks coach Mike Brown OG Anunoby's move "has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball," Brown said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He chased Fox down in the open court and swatted his shot out of the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After Brunson gave the Knicks their first lead with 82 seconds remaining and Anunoby's go-ahead basket, the Spurs wouldn't get another shot off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But that’s also what gives the movie its charm, especially considering it’s a big-budget studio production that never had a shot at recouping the studio’s investment, even if it were successful.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Clare shot out of his seat, startling the rat, who’d been busy shoving more fungi into his haversack.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman