underdog
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Appeared in the April 27, 2026, print edition as 'Musk Is Underdog in Fight Against OpenAI'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When the Underdog balloon gets loose during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the group rushes to the roof to watch only to realize they are locked out of the apartment.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
Underdog Shin was on a three-fight winning streak since losing a close decision to former world champion Delfine Persoon in May 2023.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
Check city websites, YMCAs, Facebook groups or organizations including Seattle’s Underdog Sports Leagues for active, inviting places to meet new people.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023
Holding tight through the scary parts, until we tell him Scooby-Doo will save the day, Bugs Bunny will get away, Underdog will arrive before the train hits Sweet Polly Purebred.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
Vocabulary lists containing underdog
Idioms and Expressions, List 1
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Academy Awards, List 2
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