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Recent Examples of long shot
Challenging the long-serving Graham, who has routinely batted back contenders over the years, is something of a political long shot.
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tatum underwent surgery the very next day, but a return to form this quickly was considered a long shot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But that seems to be a long shot, depending on how fast his case moves.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has thrown his weight behind Fuller, and the chances of a Democratic flip are ultimately a long shot in a district the president won by around 37 percentage points in his 2024 White House bid, according to The Downballot.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tatum underwent surgery the very next day, but a return to form this quickly was considered a long shot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But that seems to be a long shot, depending on how fast his case moves.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has thrown his weight behind Fuller, and the chances of a Democratic flip are ultimately a long shot in a district the president won by around 37 percentage points in his 2024 White House bid, according to The Downballot.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shot
Noun
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But Ran, another dark horse favorite and Kurosawa’s least straightforward Shakespeare adaptation, beat Carol, which surprises me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Even if all the aforementioned modern attempts fail to safely deliver their rover payloads to the moon, another dark horse contender still waits in the wings via a potential CLPS mission of its own.—
Christopher Cokinos,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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That single play — driving through the offensive line, knocking the ball loose, and creating a turnover — became one of the defining moments of the game.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the American ideal, the government’s role is to protect individuals’ life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some lawmakers and industry groups have raised concerns about personal freedom, enforcement challenges, and the growth of illicit tobacco markets, sparking debate over individual liberty and the role of the state in regulating personal behavior.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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