Sentence examples for shot at from inspiring English sources

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"shot at" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when talking about an attempt to achieve something, usually with a negative result. For example, "He took a shot at getting a promotion, but was ultimately turned down."

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They all shot at once.

The New Yorker

Another shot at European success.

The New York Times

Vehicles Will Be Shot At".

The New Yorker

Female terrorist shot at scene.

Independent

You've got another shot at it".

The New York Times - Sports

You get a shot at an automatic.

The New York Times - Sports

Barcelona represents a shot at redemption.

Independent

"He took a shot at me".

The New Yorker

We had a good shot at it.

The New York Times

Shot at goal.

The Guardian - Sport

No shot at sleep, no shot at sex.

The New Yorker

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