a shot

Example Sentences

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The old parchment proclaims we are all equal, free, and deserve a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Yet, there’s a direct recreation of a shot from “It Follows” 15 minutes before.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Over a shot of Nespresso, Manz lays out some of the things she learned last year, including that Nestlé needs to go all-in on fast-growing global trends like cold coffee and therapeutic pet diets.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In an exhilarating US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, Hull posted a record-equalling weekend charge while finishing a shot shy of Nelly Korda's winning total.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He had advisers and supporters, some of whom were urging him to give it a shot.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama