long shot
Example Sentences
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"It was a total long shot, but, like a UFO believer, I held on to the possibility of making contact," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Slate truck is shorter than a Toyota Corolla, making it the tiniest pickup in America by a long shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
That could allow its current investors to start cashing out even if the refinery never gets built — a milestone many energy industry insiders still view as a long shot.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Even though it had been a long shot, Mother’s heart still sank at the news.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
