on a long shot
Example Sentences
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Barkov tied the game 19 seconds into the period on a long shot for his second goal of the postseason.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023
Hacking gleefully into the deal-making weeds, the filmmakers refuse to shy away from wordy conference-room negotiations and head-spinning double-crosses as Henk bets his home, and at one point his freedom, on a long shot.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
Their power play was scored upon, too, allowing Noah Cates to complete a Philadelphia comeback on a long shot that got past a screened Jonathan Quick at 13:01 of the third period.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Montreal pulled even on a two-man advantage 16:38 into the second as Xhekaj scored on a long shot.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
Fred determined on a long shot, for he was a fair marksman.
From The Young Treasure Hunter or, Fred Stanley's Trip to Alaska by Webster, Frank V.
