on a long shot
Example Sentences
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Siegenthaler scored just 1:34 later on a long shot through traffic for the Swiss defenseman’s first goal since Nov. 7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025
Barkov tied the game 19 seconds into the period on a long shot for his second goal of the postseason.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023
Hacking gleefully into the deal-making weeds, the filmmakers refuse to shy away from wordy conference-room negotiations and head-spinning double-crosses as Henk bets his home, and at one point his freedom, on a long shot.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
Josi scored on a long shot during a power play, and Niederreiter tacked on his 12th goal with 13 seconds to play.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
"Quite a plunge on a long shot, with a welsher like Collator! making the book," commented Loring.
From Five Thousand an Hour : how Johnny Gamble won the heiress by George Randolph Chester
