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long shots

noun

plural of long shot
as in dark horses

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  1. plays
  2. liberties
Noun
  • Five plays later, Jenkins scored on a 3-yard run to push the lead to 44-30 with 28 seconds left.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Demon Deacons drove 75 yards on 11 plays and scored on a 10-yard pass from Gio Lopez to Kamrean Johnson to tie the game.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of plays
Noun
  • However, Copelli took some liberties with the costuming as the outfits had to be breathable given the outdoor environment and allow for the free flowing movement of dancers.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Emmy-winning series is known for taking creative liberties to entertain audiences, and season 4 is no exception.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of liberties
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“Long shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shots. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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