longshots

[US]/[ˈlɒŋʃɒts]/
[UK]/[ˈlɑːŋʃɒts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A competitor with little chance of winning; an underdog.; A venture or plan with a small chance of success.; A long-range shot.

Phrases & Collocations

longshot bet

longshot candidate

consider longshots

pursuing longshots

a longshot chance

longshot odds

were longshots

biggest longshot

longshot play

became longshots

Example Sentences

the team had a few longshots in the tournament, but ultimately didn't win.

investing in that startup feels like a longshot, but the potential reward is huge.

he's pursuing a longshot career change into professional photography.

their chances of winning the election are longshots at best.

we considered several longshot proposals, but none were feasible.

the company is banking on a few longshot projects to boost revenue.

it's a longshot, but we'll try to get tickets to the concert.

despite the longshot odds, she never gave up on her dream.

the scientist explored several longshot avenues in their research.

securing funding for the project feels like a longshot right now.

they are taking a longshot approach to solving the problem.

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