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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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Is there a dark horse worth riding in the CIF Southern Section boys volleyball playoffs?—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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With an Emmy-friendly cast (Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini) and solid reviews, this could be a dark horse in the race.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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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The case Hajinazarian makes is constitutional liberties are for all of us, so why not take advantage of them?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rule against prior restraint derives from the English common law principle that liberty of the press is essential to a free state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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