underdog
Example Sentences
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The first is in the books, and what fun it was - records broken, underdog stories galore, a Golden Boot race for the ages, and of course a smattering of controversy along the way.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
He’s no longer a quintessential underdog routinely pardoned for his bad defense, his questionable durability and his tendency to tighten up in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
An underdog taking the lead, a comeback, another twist and chances galore for both sides.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
The French brand is a bit of an underdog in the field of horology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Because the disease was crippling, it may have provided Roosevelt with a greater compassion for the underdog; or perhaps it improved his striving for success.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing underdog
Idioms and Expressions, List 1
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Academy Awards, List 2
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My Brother Sam is Dead
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