undermanned
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Riding high with a 7-2 record and playing against an undermanned and seemingly overwhelmed team, the Lakers got boat raced by Atlanta on Nov. 8.
From Los Angeles Times
But the danger for Ukraine, Zaluzhniy said, is that its undermanned army could reach a point of exhaustion unless it can take back the initiative in the high-tech drone war.
And the club is facing myriad other question marks, from Clayton Kershaw’s health to the depth of an undermanned and inexperienced starting rotation.
From Los Angeles Times
United needs to win games like Saturday’s: at home, in front of a big crowd, with a mostly healthy squad enjoying a patch of prosperity, facing an undermanned opponent.
From Washington Post
The undermanned Clippers were eliminated in five games against the Suns.
From Washington Times
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