Goliath

Example Sentences

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"This is a German Cup situation. David versus Goliath," he said, and warned his team: "You never win a match just because you're favourites."

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Goliath sued in South African court to be reinstated but lost—and is now showing her video installation at the Church of San Antonio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A mum awarded more than £35,000 in compensation after being sacked from a bar claims she has "not received a penny" almost six months after her "David vs. Goliath" tribunal ruling.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Never mind that if he was the David, then the Goliath was the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s parking division, notoriously difficult to challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He stood his ground, my father, tall as Goliath and pure of heart as David.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver