underdog
Example Sentences
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Verhoeven is a huge underdog and victory over Usyk would rank among the biggest shocks in boxing history, arguably surpassing Buster Douglas' stunning win over Mike Tyson in Tokyo in 1990.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
It feels fitting that an underdog who uses what some consider unorthodox methods was last man standing at a slugfest of a US PGA Championship held in Rocky Balboa's backyard.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Once a scrappy underdog in a race that OpenAI appeared to have already won, the gap between the two companies has narrowed, with new data suggesting Anthropic’s growth continues to accelerate rapidly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Asaad Alnajjar, a structural engineer who has worked for the city of L.A. for 36 years, describes himself as “the ‘Iron Resolve’ — the underdog who will surge ahead to claim victory.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He saw himself as a crusader, a champion of the underdog, an enemy of sinister authority.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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Idioms and Expressions, List 1
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