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underdog

[uhn-der-dawg, -dog] / ˈʌn dərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /
NOUN
unlikely winner in a contest or struggle
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Both underdog sides were passive and deliberately so.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

As his raw dairy grew, McAfee portrayed himself as an underdog waging a war against industrialized food.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The French brand is a bit of an underdog in the field of horology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The two cultures share many similarities: an underdog spirit, strong family values, and a passionate love for a good party, Hernandez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

DNA, once the underdog of all biological molecules, was thrust into the limelight.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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