Sentence examples for something of a shot from inspiring English sources

Mr. Gelb stressed that the plan was something of a shot in the dark.

However, despite the enormous investment in Spider-Man, the production remains something of a shot in the dark.

Until these questions are resolved, conceiving a boy or a girl through old-fashioned sex will remain something of a shot in the dark.

Still, the sheer complexity of the issue meant it was always going to be something of a shot in the dark.

But the son of Montjeu will have another six furlongs to go at Ascot next month and O'Brien, though pleased with the effort, admitted that the long-distance run, for which task Fitri Hay's colour-bearer remains favourite, will be something of a shot in the dark.

The move to introduce A/B testing is something of a shot across the bow of Apple, which famously reviews all apps and upgrades before allowing them to go live in its Apple App Store; it's a process that keeps the quality high, but causes delays.

In terms of immediate electoral benefit this is something of a long shot.

There is one other possible option, albeit something of a long shot.

But Mr. Bloomberg is, as Mr. Garth noted, something of a long shot.

That Mr. Dupree, who is a Democrat, is considered something of a long shot here is proof of that.

The fierce competition this year, and perhaps its grim subject matter, makes "Amour" something of a long shot as best picture.