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one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /


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Alex Fitzpatrick hit a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

From BBC May 10, 2026

Rose, 45, was aiming to become the oldest first-time Masters champion and looked to be creating his own fairytale story when he moved into a one-shot lead midway through his final round.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

From Barron's Feb. 7, 2026

It seemed incredibly challenging — it’s basically a one-shot.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2025

Knowing this was my one-shot ticket out of Jankburg, Pennsylvania.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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