as in dark horse
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Recent Examples of long shot
Chalamet's Oscars' bid was considered a long shot for a win, as Brody had been pegged as the front-runner for the award.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Although MA could provide huge savings for a reconciliation bill, its inclusion is still a long shot.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
By a long shot, the most exciting new steak house in New York right now is La Tête d’Or by Daniel, the latest restaurant from the indefatigable French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, who for more than three decades has embodied the soigné sophistication of ultra-high-end dining in New York.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The filing is a long shot, however, according to legal experts.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Although MA could provide huge savings for a reconciliation bill, its inclusion is still a long shot.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
By a long shot, the most exciting new steak house in New York right now is La Tête d’Or by Daniel, the latest restaurant from the indefatigable French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, who for more than three decades has embodied the soigné sophistication of ultra-high-end dining in New York.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The filing is a long shot, however, according to legal experts.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long shot
Noun
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The four clubs with the lowest median ticket price for Opening Day include two teams not expected to contend for a divisional title – the Los Angeles Angels ($74) and the Miami Marlins ($73) – and two dark horses – the Seattle Mariners ($96) and Minnesota Twins ($83.50).—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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With all the love, might Torres be a dark horse to win the lead actress Oscar?—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As part of its spring 2025 runway presentation, Fendi paired two bags in different hues and silhouettes for some intentional contrast play — both gripped in one hand by the models.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Written, performed and co-directed by Crouch, the play tells the story of a father who loses his daughter in a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Republican Party must represent all Coloradans who believe in individual liberty, economic opportunity, and limited government.—
Brita Horn,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In fact, having the liberty to work remotely holds even stronger weight than a paycheck, a fresh survey by Cultivated Culture confirmed.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Long shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20shot. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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