best shot
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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
His best shot, therefore, might be winning outright in the first round.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
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 • Feb. 23, 2026
With just nine days to go before their first game, Luma figured her best shot at getting this group of boys to bond was to make them face a great challenge together.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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