the outnumbered

Example Sentences

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The Pioneers swarmed around him against the boards while the outnumbered Denver fans celebrated behind the team’s bench.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

When Justyn Mutts made a two-hand slam over Duke's star freshman Paolo Banchero with 2:26 left in the second half, Virginia Tech led 76-64 and the outnumbered Hokies fans rose with roar.

From Fox News • Mar. 13, 2022

The caravan opened a crease against the outnumbered defense, and Winters turned up the field, shrugged off a tackle and bounded into the end zone with 15 seconds left.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2022

In the Battle of Britain, it’s credited as being crucial “in enabling the outnumbered Royal Air Force to turn back the Luftwaffe over the skies of England.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2017

German generals were convinced that the outnumbered Belgians would not put up a fight.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman