best shot

Example Sentences

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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

"We'll give it our best shot and see what happens," adds Phillips.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The Thursday meeting of the CDC committee, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, gives Kennedy the best shot yet at making a material change to how vaccines are used in the U.S.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

“This is something that was very important to us, and I wanted to give us the best shot at making it happen,” the producer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Basketball was his best shot at becoming an athlete.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly