underdogs

Example Sentences

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That Hearts is in title contention makes them one of the great underdogs in world sports—and not only because the club’s other nickname is the Jam Tarts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Lakers know they’re considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they’re focused on winning the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In this working‑class town of fewer than 100,000 people, Cole's side are underdogs in Serie B - something he identifies with.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Great Britain, the 2025 semi-finalists, had been the underdogs heading into the tie, as they were without four players ranked inside the singles top 100 - Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Fran Jones, and Sonay Kartal.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And it sure seemed to me that screechers had always been the underdogs in nature’s plan.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate