long shots

plural of long shot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shots
Noun
  • For now, the three youngest each sleep in their own pack-and-plays squeezed into their parents’ bedroom.
    Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • His history rushing over top guards gives Fangio options to get creative — perhaps even moving a defensive tackle outside on some plays.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This is exacerbated by a script that condenses events to the point where no artistic liberties could reasonably fit.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.
    Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Long shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shots. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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