underdog

Example Sentences

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Apple has come a long way from its days as a scrappy underdog in the personal-computing world.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The current race similarly features a political heavyweight, a wealthy businessman with a substantial advertising presence, and underdog candidates defying expectations about their viability.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“Churchill wanted to portray himself as the underdog, always having to fight against great odds to earn recognition.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

You’ve just got to root for the underdog, don’t you?

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate