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Recent Examples of dark horse
Kennedy, Lance and Truman – statuesque, dark horses – poked their heads between steel bars, eyes wide.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
But the primary still years away, meaning a dark horse candidate like Beshear could still break through.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
Chris Broussard, a notable sports analyst, has named Williams at No. 1 on his list of potential dark horse MVP candidates.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
But the primary still years away, meaning a dark horse candidate like Beshear could still break through.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
When Mamdani announced his run last October, he (and, frankly, anyone else without the last name Cuomo) was considered a dark horse in the race.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
Chris Broussard, a notable sports analyst, has named Williams at No. 1 on his list of potential dark horse MVP candidates.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark horse
Noun
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The stalking horse bid, which sets a price floor for the assets, will be tested at auction.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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These firms are the stalking horse bidders, and the completion of asset sales is subject to higher and better offers.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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Even Las Vegas will surely refuse wagers on that long shot.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Injuries usually water down this unit during training camp so a couple of long shots will be elevated up the depth chart.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Monday marked the return of Portland’s favorite son, as Lillard met with the media to discuss an earlier-than-anticipated homecoming.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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And of course, Bruce Springsteen and Nas to add a little additional Tri-State perspective to this documentary portrait of Long Island’s favorite son.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
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The Gators’ national run at the Final Four ignited Gator Nation and inspired a former fan favorite to come up with his latest unique creation.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, who is a favorite of many progressives, received 41 percent to Vance's 44 percent.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Rather than relying exclusively on team members for data insights and execution, understanding how to effectively use AI tools will enable creative directors to significantly enhance their team’s efficiency and stay ahead of competitors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Deutsche Bank: Buy, price target to $266 from $230 Amazon market share gains have accelerated in the absence of e-commerce competitors Temu and Shein, supporting a case for upside in second- and third-quarter numbers, analyst Lee Horowitz said in a July 22 report.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Particularly cunning or politically convenient women have infrequently maneuvered into the halls of power, but these female monarchs have served mostly as short detours during times when a male crown prince was either too young or too weak to stand on his own.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Born in Tehran in 1960, Pahlavi was officially named crown prince during his father’s coronation in 1967.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The Spanish Spelling Bee also allows contestants to use a small, handheld whiteboard.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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Siriano tries to spin this as Disney films being formative for children (which these contestants once were), and through their ball gowns, capes, and dresses, inspiring in young viewers an affection for clothes (which these contestants maybe experienced?).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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“Dark horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horse. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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