best shot
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The exhaustive and exhausting buildup to the Oscars is nearly over and the two movies that have the best shot at winning the top prize — Paul Thomas Anderson’s darkly comedic action-thriller “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s genre-defying American horror story “Sinners” — also happen to be the best films released in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
His best shot, therefore, might be winning outright in the first round.
From BBC
"I gave it my best shot, unfortunately it wasn't to be but it's something that we need to learn from," added Simpson, who with Poth won the 2023 super G World Championship title.
From BBC
The league is far from done - there will be many more twists and turns - but the reality for Rangers and Celtic is that the Scottish Cup might be their best shot at silverware.
From BBC
“Even though my kids work as hard as I did, it’s sad that inheritance is their best shot at homeownership here,” she said.
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