shot
noun
a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
shots
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pluralof shot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Newcastle have faced the most shots of any Premier League team this season, including 15 or more in seven of the nine top-flight matches they have played.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
With a 3-5 record, the Cardinals remain long shots to make the postseason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The symphony orchestra takes its name from the Greek symphonía, meaning sounding in agreement, and orkhēstra which implies a public stage for dance or, in ancient Rome, where senators and other big shots sat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Those who want sweeping shots of impossible sights won’t be disappointed.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
My arm aches from the shots, from the horrible, disease-causing soup that is no doubt coursing through my veins.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
