underdogs

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But comebacks can work both ways – San Antonio may be the new underdogs, but they could still win, if they take the next three matches.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And in this sphere of the game, Americans were the furthest thing from underdogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

Brian Lindstrom, a filmmaker whose documentaries shined a light on society’s underdogs and inspired social change, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Having so recently been one of the underdogs of the savannah, we are full of fears and anxieties over our position, which makes us doubly cruel and dangerous.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari