shot
noun
a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
shots
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pluralof shot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In a search for accountability and justice after her daughter's death, she is intent on naming the members of the security forces and officials she believes were responsible for firing fatal shots during the protests.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
With a 3-5 record, the Cardinals remain long shots to make the postseason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The symphony orchestra takes its name from the Greek symphonía, meaning sounding in agreement, and orkhēstra which implies a public stage for dance or, in ancient Rome, where senators and other big shots sat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Those who want sweeping shots of impossible sights won’t be disappointed.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
“But insulin shots and weekly blood-sugar testing and prescription food, it all costs a lot. And there’s no guarantee he’ll get better.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
