long shot

Example Sentences

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I’m no Nobu regular and rarely cook, so I was the class newbie by a long shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“My favorite long shot is ‘Wonder Man,’ Marvel’s love letter to Hollywood dreams and dreamers,” says Tracy Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

Not a saint, not by a long shot.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi