Sentences with phrase «improbable victories»

Today, the phrase «David and Goliath» represents a more secular meaning as a metaphor for improbable victories by a weaker party, better known as the «underdog».

Release: Sunday, March 17, 2013 [Netflix] Directed by: Jonathan Hock Thrown off balance by Houston's sudden switch to the zone defense, the North Carolina State Wolfpack, «the cardiac kids,» scrapped to find a last - second shot that would once again elevate them over their opponent and into the upper echelon of improbable victories.

To this end, the party is dispatching «everyone and everything they've got» to the race, says Alberta strategist Stephen Carter, who orchestrated the improbable victories of Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta Premier Alison Redford.

In one memorable football game» a 1967 classic between the Giants and Steelers» the Giants were trailing late, until Fran Tarkenton, the Giants quarterback, engineered a trick play catapulting the Giants to an improbable victory.

Trump's improbable victory was eerily similar to Brexit, the British referendum vote to leave the European Union.

We're locking in Tennessee +7.5 at home and looking for Young to pull off another improbable victory.

Since a 53 - 50 loss to Monterey Trail - Elk Grove on Dec. 28, though, Modesto Christian has won 23 of its last 24 games, including an improbable victory in the Northern California Regional Division III Championship last weekend at American Canyon High School.

Team Mordini was able to shut it down from their and grab an improbable victory to send them to the Final4!

Their improbable victory led to this gem of a vine:

At the HSBC Champions in Shanghai in October, he went into the final day trailing by eight shots but stormed back to overhaul world number one Dustin Johnson on the final day to claim an improbable victory.

Due to the unrest, one can expect a very hostile atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium during the clash against Lincoln and star of the non-league side Luke Waterfall is hopeful that the unhappy Arsenal fans will indirectly help his side claim an improbable victory on the night.

With another Democrat going to the Assembly on the GOP / Conservative lines, they have engineered another improbable victory — even if Bohen has promised to caucus with Democrats.

BRIDGEPORT — Joe Ganim's improbable victory in the Democratic mayoral primary had many throughout the state wondering: How did a former mayor driven from office and into prison for corruption pull it off?

NEW YORK, March 9, 2017 — HBO has announced plans for a miniseries that tells the story of Donald Trump's dramatic, improbable victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, and has enlisted Jay Roach to direct and executive produce and Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman as executive producers.

Common Core opponents celebrated an improbable victory last month after legislation to pause implementation of nationally - crafted academic standards passed the Indiana General Assembly.

It is how the phrase «David and Goliath» has come to be embedded in our language — as a metaphor for improbable victory.

«Addario's steady leadership and strong media presence during the Ontario legal aid boycott were key to the bar's improbable victory in the controversial campaign.»

Not exact matches

Business Insider spoke with party officials and pollsters in the most crucial counties within those states to see how the improbable Trump victory took place.

But a Poulter victory, though highly improbable given the likes of multiple - major winners Spieth, McIlroy, and Bubba Watson populating the top of the leaderboard, would make for a much more dramatic story of sports redemption.

The improbable saga of J. Winkfield, jockey, who galloped away from two straight Kentucky Derby victories to become a Phileas Fogg on horseback.

The first week of the NCAA tournament has already given us some fantastic storylines, none more improbable than UMBC's victory over Virginia, the first time a No. 16 seed has ever beaten a No. 1 seed.

Donald Trump's election victory was more improbable than #Brexit.

After having one kick blocked, freshman Luke Manget booted a second - chance, 38 - yard field goal in overtime to give No. 20 Georgia Tech an improbable 51 - 48 victory over No. 16 Georgia.

I kind of try to stay as close to the present moment as I can, I guess — in the golf game, at least — and try to take one thing at a time, and so I really don't look ahead too much,» said Stricker, who cruised to a three - stroke victory in 2009, won by two shots in 2010 and clinched last year's title by one shot with an improbable birdie on the 72nd hole.

He ended with 16 which included a 3, a fade and a free throw all within the last minute to give Little Legends an improbable comeback victory!

Spieth certainly had the Augusta patrons» backing and seemed on his way to an improbable comeback victory.

Following their improbable come from behind victory against the New England Patriots, the Broncos opened as 4 - point favorites at Pinnacle and have received 75 % of spread bets.

The game remained tied until Stephen Curry launched a three - pointer from almost mid-court to give Golden State an improbable 121 - 118 victory.

Initially, the appointment of Moyes in replacing Jagoba Arrasate a year ago prompted enthusiasm in San Sebastian, especially when his first two months in charge yielded a creditable draw in the all - important local derby against Athletic Bilbao, and an improbable home victory over Barcelona.

The improbable 93 - yard touchdown play sealed the Bulldogs 26 - 21 victory as Georgia moved into the No. 1 ranking and went on to win the 1980 National Championship.

The computer further concludes a 29 % chance of a West Ham victory this afternoon, without which the opportunity to accumulate the predicted end of season total of 42 points appears improbable.

However, the Magpies have surprised many this season with their superb performances in the seemingly improbable fixtures, with draws with Arsenal, Man Utd and Tottenham, as well as victories over Arsenal at the Emirates and Liverpool at St James Park, standing them in good stead ahead of another formidable fixture.

Steve Noble's seemingly improbable rise from an obscure Parks & Rec Department employee to the city's highest elected office culminated in victory on Tuesday where it began in March — in the back room of a Broadway pizzeria.

«Ortiz rocked the Tigers with a game - tying missile of a grand slam in the eighth, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia delivered the walk - off single in the ninth to erase two nights of helplessness for Boston and deliver an improbable 6 - 5 victory in Game 2, leaving the series at a game apiece headed to Tuesday afternoon.»