long odds

Example Sentences

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Those are the long odds the Lakers face.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

For the Ibrox club, those were stunningly long odds.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 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

So Jesse slogged on, still holding off on a final decision, understanding the long odds.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz