on a long shot
Example Sentences
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McDavid picked up another assist with 8:40 to play in the second as Bouchard scored his fifth goal and 17th point of the postseason on a long shot from the point.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
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
Finland pulled even at 3:28 of the second period on a long shot by Ville Pokka.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022
Me for the Misses Pulsifers' on a long shot.
From Torchy by Brehm, George
