two-shot
Americannoun
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AUGUSTA, Ga.—Rory McIlroy was one hole from a second consecutive victory at the Masters on Sunday when his two-shot lead was suddenly thrust into danger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as four-time champion Rory McIlroy stumbled to an over-par round.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
She maintained at least a two-shot lead the rest of the way.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
That parity did not last long as Gotterup birdied two of the ensuing three holes to seize a two-shot advantage.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
It was a two-shot foul and their center, a big guy who looked like George Foreman, blew the first shot and made the second.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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