shot at

Example Sentences

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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

A subsequent internal investigation found that the officers who shot at Atkins acted within policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their children a shot at advancing - creating a system that has seldom favoured those from less affluent households.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I have a trick up my sleeve which I haven’t told a soul about, even though it’s the God’s honest truth and I know it: I have a good shot at the Ambassador.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver