potshot

Example Sentences

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Without their 6-foot-9 star in the paint, the Longhorns’ deep group of dangerous guards resorted to potshots from the perimeter against Miami’s porous defense.

From Seattle Times

For the time being, Republicans continue to lob preliminary potshots at the committee, saying its members are too biased to conduct a legitimate probe.

From Washington Post

The Fox News host continued by taking potshots at Harris' laugh, billing it as "cackling."

From Salon

Republican Senator Ted Cruz further took potshots at the two world leaders' meeting by posting an edited photo of Biden and Putin sitting among a pasture of flowers.

From Salon

Even so, Musk’s presence didn’t stop “S.N.L.” from taking a few satirical potshots at him.

From New York Times