underdog
Example Sentences
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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
I figured Embiid, George and young comet Tyrese Maxey would roll their underdog momentum straight into Madison Square Garden.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
“The good thing for me is I’m used to being the underdog, being gay and being Latino,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
It was the underdog winning the cup against all expectations.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Painting a picture that justifies her opinion of him—an underdog cursed with an ungrateful son upon whom he has showered love and concern, only to be infamously treated by that son in return.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Vocabulary lists containing underdog
Idioms and Expressions, List 1
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Academy Awards, List 2
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My Brother Sam is Dead
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