underdog

Example Sentences

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But Kjetil Knutsen's underdogs ignored the huge financial and talent gulf between the clubs to inflict a chastening defeat on the Premier League giants.

From Barron's

“This comes with a very unemotional attachment because Austin is beloved, which he should be, he’s an underdog,” Paul said on the podcast.

From Los Angeles Times

The upsets kept on coming across the quick-fire format as fellow players offered enthusiastic support from the side of the court and the crowd rallied behind the underdogs.

From BBC

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the Russian warned he will be hard to beat in his current form.

From Barron's

The underdogs enjoyed more of the possession and more of the shots to hand their opponents their biggest cup upset since they were defeated by non-league Hereford in 1972 - more on that shortly.

From BBC