shot at

Example Sentences

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What a shame that no one told the Wayans that so “Scary Movie” could have a shot at actually being good.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"The unmanned drone would have been used instead of sending in a ship or a helicopter where people could have been shot at," Dr Pettyjohn says.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Then, while restating her support of White, Clark leveled a shot at fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Damodaran also took a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“Hmmm. So you mean if I want a shot at winning the pageant, all I gotta do is rat you out to your dad?”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles