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

Vitoria Santana was fouled and made one of two free throws with three seconds remaining, but USC was unable to get a shot off after that.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But for those who poured in to see eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner Messi there were slim pickings, as the tightly marked 38-year-old failed to get a shot on target despite Miami dominating possession.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Currently at the SA20 after being picked up by Paarl Royals, Tribe will get a shot at Division One of the County Championship next season after Glamorgan's promotion.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

She has a look on her face like she’s about to get a shot at the doctor’s as she pulls out her phone and hands it to me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish