get a shot

Example Sentences

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More companies get a shot at a takeout, a more diverse group of shareholders cash out earlier and capital cycles back through the whole ecosystem rather than pooling in one place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“He can get a shot off whenever he wants, which is super unique,” said Michael Musselman, the USC assistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

But the South Korean could not get a shot away, running it wide to the keeper's right.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

A game in which Celtic required 71 minutes to get a shot on target, and a stalemate that confirmed Rangers had made their worst start to a league season since 1983.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

You can get a shot for two bits.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck