a shot
Example Sentences
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Robinson left-footed the ball to an unmarked Dest at the top of the box, a shot that was blocked in the wall, then arced toward the goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
With the FDA unexpectedly opening the door to potential regulatory approval, uniQure has a shot at a defining success—one that could finally deliver the commercial triumph to match its scientific ambition.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Madueke was behind Gvardiol, so by clearing the ball he prevented the Arsenal winger from getting a shot from the rebound.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
They never really fired a shot in either of them.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“I think we have a shot at this.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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