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against all odds

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against all odds
despite very low probability; in a most unlikely way. Against all odds, she managed to win the trophy.
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MULTAN, August 09, 2009 (Balochistan Times): Multanites have geared up their preparations for Independence Day some four days ahead of the merrymaking event they are looking forward to renew their pledge to defend the country against all odds and work for its development.
We will not be cowed, we will not be corrupted and definitely, we will not stand for anything but justice, equality and victory against all odds.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It recalls the superhuman ambition of the eponymous hero of Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzearraldo, who, against all odds, drags a ship over a mountain in the south American jungle.
 
 
 
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