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Word: underdogs (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Miss Stella, I like your fried chicken better than anything in the world.' " When the Gliddon girls would gather with friends, Lyndon would show up to pester them. "But you know," Mrs. Gliddon said, looking out at cold clouds, "even in playing, Lyndon would look out for the underdog...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY by HUGH SIDEY: They Know When You Die | 2/5/1973 | See Source »

Said the 1972 Democratic nominee: "My confidence in the ability to get to the people with appeals based on simple, old-fashioned virtues like trust and decency has been shattered. I had thought that, as an underdog, I would impress people with my determination and sincerity." If he had it to do again, McGovern said, "I'd be more discreet, more cautious about baring my soul." He summed up by insisting: "I don't think the American people got a true picture of my campaign." Of course, the reverse may have been true-that too many Americans...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AMERICAN NOTES: Wronged Champion? | 1/22/1973 | See Source »

...Crimson, rated a slight underdog erased an early rune point deficit-taking 10 of 13 firsts and sweeping four faces en route to its third straight win and its most impressive triumph in years...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Harvard Swimmers Remain Unbeaten; Strong Effort Beats Dartmouth, 69-44 | 1/8/1973 | See Source »

...Underdog...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Hoopsters to Face Yale, Pitt, UConn and Duke over Holiday Break | 12/20/1972 | See Source »

...Pitt and Duke, on the other hand, Harvard will be decidedly the underdog. Duke's Blue Devil have only lost 15 home games in the last ten years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Hoopsters to Face Yale, Pitt, UConn and Duke over Holiday Break | 12/20/1972 | See Source »

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