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

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

Kopitar tied it at 6:48 by tipping Drew Doughty’s shot from the blue line, but the Devils regained the lead 52 seconds later when Okhotiuk beat Quick under his right blocker on a long shot.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023

The officer charged with the investigation resolved on a long shot.

From Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by Dilnot, George