a shot

Example Sentences

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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

Then, while restating her support of White, Clark leveled a shot at fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their children a shot at advancing - creating a system that has seldom favoured those from less affluent households.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If they decide to fly directly overhead, the rocks won’t hide our heat signature, but maybe we have a shot if we hide.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera