unlikely winner
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Manchester United's Harry Maguire made the most of his recall in defence with a solid display, capped by two brave, crucial blocks in the closing stages as Uruguay pressed for an unlikely winner.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Meta chief A.I. scientist Yann LeCun is already endorsing the case that his team’s open-source focus will make it an unlikely winner.
From Slate • Nov. 22, 2023
Another unlikely winner in the first week of the postseason: Ned Yost, the manager of the Kansas City Royals.
From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2014
Five minutes later, Nikola Djurdic scored an unlikely winner for the visitors with a stooping header, from an offside position.
From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2013
But given the Jamaicans' dominance in the event and Jeter's history of not coming through in big races, she seemed like an unlikely winner.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2011