on a long shot
Example Sentences
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Siegenthaler scored just 1:34 later on a long shot through traffic for the Swiss defenseman’s first goal since Nov. 7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025
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
Doughty then scored his third goal in four games on a long shot through traffic, and Vilardi scored 57 seconds later.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
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
Me for the Misses Pulsifers' on a long shot.
From Torchy by George Brehm
