have a shot at
Example Sentences
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What a shame that no one told the Wayans that so “Scary Movie” could have a shot at actually being good.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Asked if he thought the US space agency would achieve the goal during his second term, Trump said, "Oh, we have a shot at it."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
I knew the only way I’d have a shot at becoming a successful writer was if I kept writing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
“He’s telling stories about people out here, who don’t really have a shot at getting their stories heard very often.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
“I think we have a shot at this.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
