Examples of long shot in a Sentence

I hope to double my profits, but I know that's a long shot. The horse was a long shot, but we bet on him anyway. She always bets on long shots at the racetrack.

Recent Examples on the Web In his understandable euphoria, the owner of 80-1 long shot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike hadn’t taken a moment to do the math. — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2022 Still a long shot, but UConn has put in a bid, just in case. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2022 The alternative reality described for audiences on a daily basis by their media outlets (not just Fox News, by a long shot—dozens or hundreds of websites, local radio stations, and more). — The New Republic, 14 Apr. 2022 And resolve of any sort seems like a long shot, given where this country is right now. — BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2021 But in lieu of that legislative long shot, Los Angeles County still can be a leader for the rest of the state. — Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2022 Virasingh’s challenge, although a long shot, had surprised some and impressed others. — Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2022 Deputed Testamony, a handsome bay colt and the long shot winner of the 1983 Preakness Stakes, lived and trained at the equestrian center, according to the real estate listing. — Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2022 Joey Logano wrecked battling for the lead on the final lap of the 500-mile race to allow 100-to-1 long shot Michael McDowell to reach Victory Lane. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Feb. 2022 See More

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