best shot
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You’re left to take your best shot at prevention.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“I spotted Rory like a dozen shots at the Masters and gave him the best shot that I could,” Scheffler said, “and he still clipped me.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Mackinder’s argument was simple: Whoever dominates that landmass has the best shot at dominating global power.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
“My question is, are fans really getting the best shot to get tickets in the first place? There’s a need for transparency here that’s building.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
I know my mom is with a patient, so this is my best shot.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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