have a shot at
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Mr. Bardella is National Rally’s presumptive candidate if Ms. Le Pen opts not to run, and early polling suggests he’d have a shot at winning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
What a shame that no one told the Wayans that so “Scary Movie” could have a shot at actually being good.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Well, those three first-rounders should be much more valuable if other teams are disincentivized to trade their first-rounders, seeing how even middle-of-the-pack teams will have a shot at winning the lottery.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
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
Two more of those, and we’ll change sides and have a shot at a comeback.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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