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If long, it's unlikely to succeed! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shot

(Other definitions for shot that I've seen before include "Gunned down - go - guess" , "Wounded" , "Short drink; attempt" , "Fired - pellet" , "Attempt (to kill?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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