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one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /
ADJECTIVE
only
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alone
WEAK
apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

Example Sentences

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Two putts later and a second jacket was his, a one-shot victory over Scheffler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed powered into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a bogey-free 66.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

His 69 was enough to finish five over for a one-shot win over Furyk and Tiger Woods.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The 25-year-old started the final round with a one-shot lead and extended her lead to two with her first birdie of the day at the sixth as her playing partner Julia Lopez Ramirez struggled.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

“I hope that wasn’t a one-shot deal,” he said.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer