take a shot

Example Sentences

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The group spotted nearly 20 suspected sturgeon on the screen that day, but only five came close enough to take a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

A DJ, dressed in a traditional barong, blasts a dance remix of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” as a crowd gathers to take a shot of fish sauce together.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

For his latest venture, Torres made his way to the stage — admittedly not knowing exactly what goes on in the theater, but willing to take a shot with his first comedic play, “Color Theories.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

It didn’t take long for him to get into specifics—and take a shot at WP Engine directly.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2024

He hefted it in his hands, ready to take a shot at getting the box open.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner