long odds
Example Sentences
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Hilton acknowledged the long odds he faces in the November general election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Moreover, these percentages understate the long odds that Paramount faces, Gu noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
In the letter, lawmakers detail recent cases in which Brad Bondi has been able to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients, even those facing long odds, in their case.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2026
Despite his fame, Pratt is a first-time candidate who faces long odds in a crowded field for June's non-partisan mayoral primary.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
“There’d be some long odds against me,” he said, his mouth half full.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
