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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But in 2026, there’s been none of that pageantry as Republicans face long odds to hold both congressional majorities. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 Kean was already given long odds of beating Bennett, who has won plaudits as a strong candidate and potent fundraiser. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Nolley faces long odds at winning the general election, as the 16th District has not elected a Democrat since 1990. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Such remedies would face long odds in Congress and statehouses, but scholars believe there are few other avenues to turn down the temperature in the partisan redistricting fights. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long odds

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“Long odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20odds. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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