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The phrase "a substantial shot at" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the likelihood or opportunity of achieving something significant or meaningful.
Example: "With her impressive resume and experience, she has a substantial shot at landing the job."
Alternatives: "a good chance of" or "a strong opportunity for".
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If either Mr. Gingrich or Mr. Santorum is consistently outperforming the other in the northern counties where Mr. Huckabee did well, then that candidate has a substantial shot at a statewide win.
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And to Congress, it's a substantial shot across the bow.
However, communities hosting wind farms have gotten a substantial shot in the arm.
Asked whether the corporation is concerned about Mr. Miller's spending, Mr. Don said: "We have reason to believe that Harvey Miller has a reasonable shot at collecting substantial sums of money in this case.
But secrecy plays a a substantial role at KFC.
Bata was already a substantial operation at that time.
Justice O'Connor also fired a warning shot at what she said was the "substantial" possibility that the administration would hold Mr. Hamdi for the rest of his life.
A Man Was Shot at a Queens Subway Station.
Does she have a shot at a medal?
There is a not-impossible shot at a huge return.
Porivo Technologies offers a shot at a free mountain bike.
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