long shot

Example Sentences

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"It's a long shot and ambitious but the species needs time and space without being constantly walloped by myrtle rust to hopefully express some resistance," Professor Fensham said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Freddie Stone, 24, is standing in his dad's fish and chip restaurant in Carbis Bay and says saving a deposit for an average £300k home is "a long shot".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The injury has reduced her to a long shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Six months ago, half of the nominated supporting actresses would seem like a long shot in their category.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

I had told myself that it was because there was no point advertising it when even getting an audition was such a long shot.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman