have a shot at
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I knew the only way I’d have a shot at becoming a successful writer was if I kept writing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
“He’s telling stories about people out here, who don’t really have a shot at getting their stories heard very often.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Executives have a shot at reassuring the market on Thursday, when the company reports its third quarter results, but analysts aren’t optimistic.
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025
The overall winners of the tie, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will play in next February's first round, and therefore have a shot at winning the title in 2026.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
Then she told me that it had occurred to her that if she got out of Welch, and away from the family, she might have a shot at a happy life.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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