long odds

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Steve Hilton faces long odds in November, political analysts say, even if he emerges from the Golden State’s gubernatorial primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

You'd have had very long odds on Will Wand, previously only a Prem Rugby Cup regular, and the aforementioned Bailey as Leicester's first-choice centre pairing last September.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In the letter, lawmakers detail recent cases in which Brad Bondi has been able to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients, even those facing long odds, in their case.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Heroes of his Fellowship don’t give up on their mission even in the face of long odds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

But skepticism didn’t bother him, the same way long odds didn’t seem to bother him.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama