long shot
Example Sentences
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Although cabinet members have long shot down the idea, more recently they have appeared to leave the door open to potential restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
But she’s not alone, not by a long shot.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
But Cigar, at odds of 1-10, got caught up in a speed duel and wound up losing to a 39-1 long shot named Dare and Go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
"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
“Maybe we’ll try Moreau again, see if we can’t get a sense of what Maria is planning to do next. It’s a long shot but he’ll probably be in the mood to gloat.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
