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

Prem champions Bath were always underdogs but went blow for blow for the opening half hour, wing Will Muir twice getting on the scoresheet.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

At first glance, this result could mean nothing, just one fortunate win by an injured team against another injured team, the Lakers underdogs again in Game 2 if Durant returns as expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

They are underdogs without Doncic and guard Austin Reaves, who suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain in the same game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The British had the best uniforms and the shiny new guns, but there was something exciting about the Patriots—being underdogs and fighting off the mighty British army.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier