best shot

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

"I gave it my best shot, unfortunately it wasn't to be but it's something that we need to learn from," added Simpson, who with Poth won the 2023 super G World Championship title.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The 41-year-old mother had won silver and bronzes at the past four Winter Games and wondered if her best shot at becoming an Olympic champion was behind her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“We don’t know what kind of weather we’ll hit, and there’s a long journey ahead of us. Hringkalla is our best shot at Bo Yul-Bayur. I’m not going to risk losing it.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo