get a shot

Example Sentences

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More companies get a shot at a takeout, a more diverse group of shareholders cash out earlier and capital cycles back through the whole ecosystem rather than pooling in one place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But the South Korean could not get a shot away, running it wide to the keeper's right.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Currently at the SA20 after being picked up by Paarl Royals, Tribe will get a shot at Division One of the County Championship next season after Glamorgan's promotion.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

“Not be there and know exactly where everything was going to happen. If it was ever too easy to get a shot, we made an adjustment to make it harder for ourselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

“Could you stand up there? We can do it like we did last time, get a shot of you like this and one in the costume.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny