long odds
noun
: a poor chance of winning
The team has made some major improvements, but they still face long odds.
Examples of long odds in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In an interview with The Sun, Mosby acknowledges the long odds of securing convictions in the remaining cases following the acquittals of three other officers on similar, though more serious, charges.
—
Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
The bottom line: Both bills face long odds in the Republican-dominant legislature.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
But its core themes—persistence, natural beauty, and finding purpose against long odds—remain as relevant as ever.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Factor in Newcastle’s upset over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, and the general theory that the unpredictable nature of knockout tournaments support wagers on long odds, and the cup run seem appealing.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long odds
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
The bottom line: Both bills face long odds in the Republican-dominant legislature.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
But its core themes—persistence, natural beauty, and finding purpose against long odds—remain as relevant as ever.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Factor in Newcastle’s upset over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, and the general theory that the unpredictable nature of knockout tournaments support wagers on long odds, and the cup run seem appealing.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long odds
Cite this Entry
“Long odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20odds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share