long odds

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Their longtime Republican congressman, Doug LaMalfa, a rice farmer from rural Butte County who had represented the region for 13 years, had vowed to run again in his newly configured district, despite the long odds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Supreme Court, but election law experts told Votebeat the president faces long odds.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 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

Wild accusations were flying around, including one published charge that Smith was deliberately working the horse slowly in order to get long odds in the race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand