best shot
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They’re getting every team’s best shot, as they knew they would, and they’re ... shrugging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Kleban—like Platner, a first-time candidate—thinks an outsider has the best shot.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
The 38-year-old maintenance engineer who lives in Ontario, Canada, figured this year’s tournament would be his best shot at fulfilling a lifelong dream to attend a World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Djokovic sticks to a sparse schedule these days, believing it gives him the best shot at finally moving clear of Margaret Court in terms of all-time major wins.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
And Faith gave it her best shot, really she did.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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