long odds
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Steve Hilton faces long odds in November, political analysts say, even if he emerges from the Golden State’s gubernatorial primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Supreme Court, but election law experts told Votebeat the president faces long odds.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
Mr Mangione's attorneys are probably aware of the long odds of getting evidence excluded, Mr Shakhnevich said.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Finances weighed on the couple, and, at age 42, Lisa faced long odds that worsened as time passed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
Wild accusations were flying around, including one published charge that Smith was deliberately working the horse slowly in order to get long odds in the race.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
