long odds

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While his fate is not sealed, Steyer faces long odds to finish in the top two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

Mr Mangione's attorneys are probably aware of the long odds of getting evidence excluded, Mr Shakhnevich said.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Finances weighed on the couple, and, at age 42, Lisa faced long odds that worsened as time passed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

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