Phrases with «surprise winner»

The phrase "surprise winner" refers to someone or something that unexpectedly wins a competition, event, or award. Full definition

For most of the next 57 minutes, the Bulldogs, surprise winners of last year's game against Florida, struggled to contain Johnson, Taylor & Co.. (si.com)
: Walsh was one of the more surprising winners in November. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Sandy Powell was a deserved, if not altogether surprising winner for Best Costume Design. (clothesonfilm.com)
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