Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shots
Noun
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But with Prescott at quarterback, the Cowboys continue to find the timely plays in big situations to hang with opponents.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025 -
There were just two points separating the teams after Blake Grupe’s field goal in the fourth quarter, before two crucial plays from Josh Allen – first a 27-yard scramble through the Saints defense, then a 28-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid – extended the Bills’ lead.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yes, House of Guinness is based on the real-life history of the Guinness family, though, as is true of many dramatizations, certain liberties have been taken.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cases are the latest in an ongoing crackdown to suppress protests and growing criticism of the government by Cubans frustrated with the deteriorating economic conditions and lack of liberties.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Long shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shots. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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