Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shots
Noun
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But there were a handful of plays that really showed the breadth of his ability and his growth as a quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
After the Chiefs went up 14-0, Jacksonville responded with a touchdown drive that was aided by one of the most baffling Chiefs defensive plays of the season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like some of the liberties listed below.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The series took some liberties to dramatically retell Gein's story.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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