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underdogs

NOUN
unlikely winner in a contest or struggle
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A recommitment to the outcasts, the overlooked, the underdogs of society.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

And on this point, the Norwegians are willing to concede that they are underdogs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Spain started their campaign with a goalless draw against underdogs Cape Verde, although they have reached the quarter-finals without conceding a goal.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

That bold prediction has come to pass, and now Bubista hopes Cape Verde's achievements at the expanded tournament can inspire other underdogs around the globe.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Jewish people have been the underdogs so often that they understand what it’s like to be an underdog.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman



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