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shot

[shot] / ʃɒt /




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The New York Knicks return home Monday night for Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 series lead, a strong playoff showing and a city hanging on every shot.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

As Bridges’ shot drops in, the most disruptive defender basketball has ever seen is stuck under the basket, unable to do a single thing to stop it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Also in contention is Jennifer Kupcho, who shot a 66 on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In its statement on the shooting, the Israeli military said that a single shot was fired after the soldiers "perceived a vehicle accelerating towards them".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Katherine shot Jonah a glance that said, See, I told you they’re acting mental.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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