potshot

Example Sentences

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The potshot would have hit different had it come during Payton’s time as a Fox football analyst during his year’s sabbatical from coaching.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Payton wasn’t aiming another potshot at his predecessor, however, just expressing his disdain for players who don the hats on the sideline after their day is done.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2023

“Given how big these issues are, all they can come up with is to take a potshot at my brother Jon.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2022

“If there’s anyone on the planet who would take a potshot at me — in a sisterly way — it’s her,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2022

Strauss simmered through most of the presentation but erupted when Rabi took a potshot at the illusory concept of a “clean” bomb.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik