odd-man
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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However, the Hurricanes had the best chances as Shesterkin made a nice save on Seth Jarvis on a short-handed, odd-man rush.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
Carlsson brought the Ducks to 4-2 after getting a feed from Killorn on an odd-man rush.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2023
“We always play good defense but gave up too many odd-man rushes. We still came back but we have to start better than that,” Necas said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
Moore’s impending return will create something of a logjam on the Mariners’ bench, and the club’s other popular utility player, Sam Haggerty, could wind up being the odd-man out.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2023
And now the odd-man, with the surreptitious air of one engaged in a nefarious act, was putting a new tread on the stairs.
From The Price of Love by Bennett, Arnold
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