a shot

Example Sentences

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The first point of Williams' return was served by Mboko and ended in her partner sending a volley out without the American hitting a shot.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Like a shot out of a cannon, the performance catapulted his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Damodaran also is taking a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Daryl Mitchell was not playing a shot, and this time the ball darted up the slope to uproot the unguarded off stump.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“You’re a smart girl, Esmeralda. Let’s try to get you into an academic school so that you have a shot at college.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago