a shot
Example Sentences
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"And then I knew that I could have a shot at it."
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The charismatic, 65-year-old megastar -- a frequent red carpet guest at the world's oldest film festival -- will provide a shot of A-lister adrenaline despite Hollywood studios mostly staying away this year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Johnston, a beloved local and the favorite entering the tournament, will have to outdo McKinney on the weekend to give himself a shot at the overall season title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Years ago, I was talking to my cousin—also English—about how one could find the Premiership compelling when only a small handful of upper-crust blue bloods ever have a shot at winning.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
He dribbled the ball for a few seconds and then took a shot.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
