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Recent Examples of long shot
Or a long shot turns into a big win.
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Braden Yuill, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Like his brother Erik, who can’t apply for another parole hearing until 2028, Lyle Menendez can seek a review of Friday’s decision based on factual inaccuracies that may impact the final outcome — but the success of such a move could be a long shot.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
House Democrats attempted to stall deliberations for hours during Wednesday's floor session before the final vote with various long shot amendment proposals.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Still reeling from political fallout over his federal corruption indictment, Adams’ reelection effort is seen as a long shot.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Braden Yuill, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Like his brother Erik, who can’t apply for another parole hearing until 2028, Lyle Menendez can seek a review of Friday’s decision based on factual inaccuracies that may impact the final outcome — but the success of such a move could be a long shot.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
House Democrats attempted to stall deliberations for hours during Wednesday's floor session before the final vote with various long shot amendment proposals.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Still reeling from political fallout over his federal corruption indictment, Adams’ reelection effort is seen as a long shot.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shot
Noun
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Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Not only did some have the Bears pegged as playoff contenders, but there were even some who viewed them as a legitimate dark horse in the NFC.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The game started on a dramatic note when Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected before the first offensive play of the game after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The stretch play is a really good play for them.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another liberty was taken when choosing a location.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under state law, the lawsuit also brings forward allegations of assault and battery, liberty deprivation/false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and negligent training, supervision and retention.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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