long shot

Example Sentences

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“I took a chance based on something you said to your mom back in her office. It’s the longest of long shots, but since no one is here trying to arrest us, I don’t know.”

From Literature

Arteta said "if the space is not in one place, it will be somewhere else" - and against deep defences, long shots have become an increasingly viable tactic this season.

From BBC

Armed with rising star quarterbacks and coaches, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots defied their long shot reputations to reach Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times

But these newfangled Patriots began this season as 80-1 long shots.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots both were regarded as long shots.

From Los Angeles Times