odd-man
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Things escalated quickly after the Hughes goal as Mercer slammed home a rebound off an odd-man rush a few minutes later for a 3-0 lead.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 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
“Haggerty is kind of the odd-man out at times now, with the job that ‘Cabby’ has done,” Servais said.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023
Riveter in the shipyards, winch driver on the wharves, odd-man generally along the waterside, he and his troubles had come to Selby's notice before.
From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Gibbon, Perceval
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