best shot
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Kleban—like Platner, a first-time candidate—thinks an outsider has the best shot.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
Nighttime photography enthusiast Tim Reaves scouts out potential vantage points before the sun goes down to ensure he can get the best shot possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
You’re left to take your best shot at prevention.
From Barron's ● May 21, 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
Truth is, Babs was probably my best shot at getting a job.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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