long odds
noun
: a poor chance of winning
The team has made some major improvements, but they still face long odds.
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Most observers think the Sharafs triumphed over long odds.
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Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
When he was first named interim MSCS chief a year ago, Roderick Richmond likely faced long odds to get the permanent job.
—Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
But in his absence, the Finns are powering forward even against long odds.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
While the data suggests Stidham faces long odds against New England next week, Payton believes in him.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
When he was first named interim MSCS chief a year ago, Roderick Richmond likely faced long odds to get the permanent job.
—Mark Russell, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
But in his absence, the Finns are powering forward even against long odds.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
While the data suggests Stidham faces long odds against New England next week, Payton believes in him.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Long odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20odds. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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