underdogs

Example Sentences

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Rose has veered away from the Knicks’ long track record of big-name signings, instead patiently building a team of role players, ace defenders and underdogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Read: These underdogs are a big reason why S&P 500 profit growth is the fastest in nearly 5 years.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The Lakers know they’re considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they’re focused on winning the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

It isn’t clear why traders are spending their money on extreme underdogs and ineligible candidates, and the pattern is seemingly at odds with Polymarket CEO and founder Shayne Coplan’s stated purpose for the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

And it sure seemed to me that screechers had always been the underdogs in nature’s plan.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate