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Recent Examples of long shot
McLendon, and to a lesser extent Murphy, have gone from roster long shots to players making a case to make the 53-man roster at a very deep position.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Offensive linemen Jalen McKenzie and Braeden Daniels also are on the team but long shots to make the final roster.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
And long shot or not, fans and observers remain glued across the hall, where Arizona slugger Eugenio Suárez seems OK after taking a Will Vest fastball off the hand Monday night.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Durant is a long shot for the 53-man roster, but had moments during an early half-line drill as a run-blocker.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Offensive linemen Jalen McKenzie and Braeden Daniels also are on the team but long shots to make the final roster.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
And long shot or not, fans and observers remain glued across the hall, where Arizona slugger Eugenio Suárez seems OK after taking a Will Vest fastball off the hand Monday night.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Durant is a long shot for the 53-man roster, but had moments during an early half-line drill as a run-blocker.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shot
Noun
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Among the brilliant first four Talking Heads albums, More Songs About Buildings and Food has always been a dark horse candidate for the all-around greatest.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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After nearly reaching the Super Bowl last season, Washington is now viewed as a dark horse contender in the NFC.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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There was no mention of when the play area might open, and a Fun City representative didn't immediately respond to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's inquiry.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each hunter class offers a unique play style that empowers players with signature abilities.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The show was unapologetically charged with feminism, justice and liberty for all.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Religious liberty, gay rights, and transgender equality can all coexist.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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