1) There's still a slim chance that he can win the competition, but I wouldn't bet on it.

2) It's a long shot that the weather will change anyhow by the evening. You'd better stay home.

3) I save up some money putting aside a third of my salary, because I really want to visit Brasil next summer.

4) Students often struggle to pay off their loans, and sometimes they pay for a long time.

5) I dote on watching his movies. He's a great filmmaker but also a deep thinker.

6) It's not a good time to slack off. We need to update our strategy.

7) Something might come up on the way, so take some extra food with you.