long shot
Example Sentences
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How long of a financial leash should parents extend to their children to pursue a long shot?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
They thought it was a long shot at best that he’d come watch them play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
One thing was clear: Their long-shot bet was no longer a long shot.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
