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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shot at a" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express an opportunity or attempt to achieve something, often in a competitive context.
Example: "After years of hard work, she finally got a shot at a promotion."
Alternatives: "an opportunity for a" or "a chance to".
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Does she have a shot at a medal?
South but still have a shot at a wild card.
Winners are promised an array of eccentric prizes and a shot at a cash jackpot.
She says she simply received a better offer — and, perhaps, a shot at a better education.
He was hunting in County Wexford, Ireland, when he missed a shot at a golden plover.
Her tenacity earned her a shot at a job in Congress.
(He still has a shot at a statuette, for his adapted screenplay).
When she gets back, she said, she will weigh offers for a shot at a title.
I particularly like these served with caviar or as a shot at a cocktail party.
If CMJ works right, that showcase should bring Alabama Shakes a shot at a national audience.
He's a very practical guy who's playing it a shot at a time".
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