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one-shot

[ wuhn-shot ]

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noun

a magazine, brochure, or the like that is published only one time, with no subsequent issues intended, usually containing articles and photographs devoted to one topical subject.
a single appearance by a performer, as in a play, motion picture, or television program.
a close-up camera shot of one person.
something occurring, done, used, etc., only once.

adjective

occurring, done, etc., only once.
achieved or accomplished with a single try:
a one-shot solution.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-shot¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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Woods was clinging to a one-shot lead after bogeys on the previous two holes.

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The series’ one-shot style demands that everyone, both in front of the camera and behind it, be as prepared as possible.

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McIlroy started the final round with a four-shot deficit to leader Spaun but had turned that into a one-shot lead after 11 holes by the time the hooter sounded to curtail play because of the threat of lightning.

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The Californian's sole win on the PGA Tour came three years ago at the Valero Texas Open and he did hold a one-shot lead going into Sunday earlier this season at the Sony Open, but finished in a tie for third.

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“It’s not a one-off incident. It’s shocking. And it’s harrowing for us as a nation and as a society to digest. I had this idea about wanting to bring that issue into the social consciousness with the format and the style of the one-shot that Phil and I had developed.”

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