long shot
Example Sentences
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“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
That could allow its current investors to start cashing out even if the refinery never gets built — a milestone many energy industry insiders still view as a long shot.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
They thought it was a long shot at best that he’d come watch them play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It was a long shot in the courtroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The more they listened to the people who ran the subprime market, the more they felt the collapse of double-A-rated bonds wasn’t a long shot at all, but likely.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
