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
Lee’s next best shot was with the newest big venture to come to Kershaw: the Haile gold mine, which multinational mining company OceanaGold acquired in 2015.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
That's what the fans wanted to see: the pitcher taking his best shot against a hitter who didn’t back down either.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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