long shot

Example Sentences

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It was a long shot in the courtroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Both leads in ‘Death by Lightning’ are deserving, but it seems a long shot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Trades on these markets, often exhibiting the long shot bias, routinely lose money, the Journal’s analysis found.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The rescue effort was seen as a long shot and criticised by experts who said it would only cause the animal more distress.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“Maybe we’ll try Moreau again, see if we can’t get a sense of what Maria is planning to do next. It’s a long shot but he’ll probably be in the mood to gloat.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston