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long shot |
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a long shot something that will probably not succeed but is worth trying. It's a long shot but I could call Tony and see if he knows her address. |
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It was a long shot, a dangerous shot, for unless one is accustomed to it, shooting from a considerable altitude is most deceptive work. They laughed at the unexpected eruption of apples, and clapped their hands in applause of the long shot by the man with the ginger beard. "A long shot, Watson; a very long shot," said he, pinching my arm. |
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