shot at

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But that’s also what gives the movie its charm, especially considering it’s a big-budget studio production that never had a shot at recouping the studio’s investment, even if it were successful.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Wednesday’s $17.5 billion delay-draw term loan is not Amazon’s first shot at raising debt for its AI plans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She also has a shot at the voters who went with tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, who ran on the idea that he would manage the city better than Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, Replimune has another shot at getting its experimental treatment approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“This is your only shot at a future. Don’t screw it up.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely