on a long shot
Example Sentences
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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
Following a flurry of activity in front of the Buffalo net and a highlight-reel save by Sabres goalie Eric Comrie, the puck found its way back to Anderson, who scored on a long shot.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022
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
