take a shot
Example Sentences
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The group spotted nearly 20 suspected sturgeon on the screen that day, but only five came close enough to take a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
For his latest venture, Torres made his way to the stage — admittedly not knowing exactly what goes on in the theater, but willing to take a shot with his first comedic play, “Color Theories.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
It was obvious he was ailing; late in the game, after planting on his left leg to take a shot, he limped away, flexing the knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024
The Afghan smuggler says he hides migrants near the border wall, and then they wait until there’s less patrolling of a portion of the border wall to take a shot at the “game”.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024
I have to take a shot and find the same bravery hundreds of thousands of Deckers before me have found.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
