best shot

Example Sentences

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“Even though my kids work as hard as I did, it’s sad that inheritance is their best shot at homeownership here,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 41-year-old mother had won silver and bronzes at the past four Winter Games and wondered if her best shot at becoming an Olympic champion was behind her.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the best shot in the movie shows his promise as a romantic comedian: Becket and Ruth bump into each other in the rain and just as they make eye contact, the sun comes out and they share a smile.

From Los Angeles Times

Truth is, Babs was probably my best shot at getting a job.

From Literature

They'll go back to the red for Auston Trusty, but the bottom line is Celtic gave Hearts their best shot and have now dropped to third.

From BBC