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one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /
ADJECTIVE
only
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alone
WEAK
apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

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Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

His 69 was enough to finish five over for a one-shot win over Furyk and Tiger Woods.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The 25-year-old started the final round with a one-shot lead and extended her lead to two with her first birdie of the day at the sixth as her playing partner Julia Lopez Ramirez struggled.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

“Then you go to community college and live in Bellmont for another two years, minimum. And maybe you lose your best friend forever. This is most likely a one-shot chance here.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick