best shot

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Even though my kids work as hard as I did, it’s sad that inheritance is their best shot at homeownership here,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

They'll go back to the red for Auston Trusty, but the bottom line is Celtic gave Hearts their best shot and have now dropped to third.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 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

The stairs that mirrored this set down the front hallway on the other side of the school were their best shot.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau