best shot
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Truth is, Babs was probably my best shot at getting a job.
From Literature
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
"They gave us their best shot on a short week so hats off to them," Broncos quarterback Nix said after the win.
From Barron's
"We'll give it our best shot and see what happens," adds Phillips.
From BBC
He wants to play now and give himself his best shot.”
From Los Angeles Times
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