best shot
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They'll go back to the red for Auston Trusty, but the bottom line is Celtic gave Hearts their best shot and have now dropped to third.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
The Thursday meeting of the CDC committee, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, gives Kennedy the best shot yet at making a material change to how vaccines are used in the U.S.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
They are responsible for giving it their best shot of winning the Ashes.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
“This is something that was very important to us, and I wanted to give us the best shot at making it happen,” the producer said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
Basketball was his best shot at becoming an athlete.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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