long odds
noun
: a poor chance of winning
The team has made some major improvements, but they still face long odds.
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George Gascón is facing long odds for reelection against challenger Nathan Hochman, who has slammed the D.A.’s criminal justice reform policies.
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Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The petitioning party normally faces long odds and undertaking the effort can prove expensive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
There has been a disconnect between House and Senate Republicans on site-neutral payments, and the proposal faces long odds as currently designed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite facing long odds, Torres said the team is always confident when Cole takes the mound.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The petitioning party normally faces long odds and undertaking the effort can prove expensive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
There has been a disconnect between House and Senate Republicans on site-neutral payments, and the proposal faces long odds as currently designed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite facing long odds, Torres said the team is always confident when Cole takes the mound.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Long odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20odds. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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