best shot

Example Sentences

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“My drive on the first hole was the best shot I hit all day,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“I spotted Rory like a dozen shots at the Masters and gave him the best shot that I could,” Scheffler said, “and he still clipped me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

Basketball was his best shot at becoming an athlete.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly