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best shot

NOUN
all-out try
Synonyms
WEAK
all one's got best effort best one can do maximum effort one's all one's damndest optimum effort

Example Sentences

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Mackinder’s argument was simple: Whoever dominates that landmass has the best shot at dominating global power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“My question is, are fans really getting the best shot to get tickets in the first place? There’s a need for transparency here that’s building.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His best shot, therefore, might be winning outright in the first round.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

It has struggled to make serious inroads into Nvidia’s market share, but 2026 could give Advanced Micro Devices External link its best shot yet with the launch of its Helios server racks.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

And Faith gave it her best shot, really she did.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx