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short shot

NOUN
quickie
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After tugging his short shot at history left of the hole, Herbert bent over in disappointment before composing himself to tap in.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Kearns followed with two free throws to make it 52-48 for the Tar Heels before All-America Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas hit a short shot and was fouled on the play.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022

He managed a dunk but then missed a short shot.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2020

Then he reacted to a short shot by Federer by running all-out to flip a cross-court forehand pass that made it two sets to none.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 30, 2020

"They are fifty thousand dollars short," shot out Dumont.

From Constance Dunlap by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve


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