long odds

Example Sentences

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Heroes of his Fellowship don’t give up on their mission even in the face of long odds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

The operation to remove the cyst and deliver a healthy baby defied long odds — requiring 30 medical experts — but was a stunning success.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Mr Mangione's attorneys are probably aware of the long odds of getting evidence excluded, Mr Shakhnevich said.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Those opposed to flaring face long odds in halting the practice, even in rare instances when the Railroad Commission hears objections.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 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