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underdogs

noun as in unlikely winner in a contest or struggle

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“We were underdogs coming from America playing against these top-tier European teams,” Friedman said.

NFL Week 11 picks: The Chiefs keep finding ways to win even when they don’t play their best, yet at 9-0 they are the underdogs against the Buffalo Bills.

They will again be underdogs against the Springboks, yet there is still every chance England can push them close.

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The duo's stealth was called upon in the 25th minute when underdogs Arsenal opened the scoring through Thierry Henry.

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With injuries to key players and Liverpool in strong form, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes Arsenal go into this game as underdogs, but believes it is a position that could suit them.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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