a shot

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as in per capita
for each one At one ticket a shot, it's hard not to indulge in a few carnival rides.

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Recent Examples of a shot Paintsil hit the post with a shot from the center of the area in the 68th. Daily News, 26 July 2026 Sporting Kansas City didn't get a shot on target until the 77th minute of a loss that kept them at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. ABC News, 26 July 2026 Teams feverishly shifted their rosters for a chance at the next title run, a shot at the Knicks’ throne. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 Rest, pain medicines and physical therapy often relieve symptoms, though stubborn cases may need a shot or surgery. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Those schools, however, were removed from FHSAA district play and did not have a shot at a traditional postseason tournament. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Chris Manca and John Lawson showed up, ultimately giving Anna and Steve their first big retail account in a decision that’s largely unheard of–giving them a shot at one single store, the Hudson Yards NYC location which was just opening at the time. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The big question is whether enough rural voters will turn against Abbott to give Hinojosa a shot. Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Gomez is heard saying off-camera, before a shot of the pasta cooking in a pot. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

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“A shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20shot. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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