long odds

Example Sentences

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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

The operation to remove the cyst and deliver a healthy baby defied long odds — requiring 30 medical experts — but was a stunning success.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

“There’d be some long odds against me,” he said, his mouth half full.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss