one-shot
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Instead of gathering a large collection of measurements and reconstructing the state afterward, this type of measurement can identify an entangled state using a one-shot approach.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick hit a superb, bogey-free 63 to claim a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland after a punishing second round at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Drawing the most attention in the morning was the threesome of McIlory, third-ranked Tommy Fleetwood and fifth-ranked La Cañada native Collin Morikawa, who was coming off Sunday’s one-shot win at Pebble Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 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
“I hope that wasn’t a one-shot deal,” he said.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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