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Recent Examples of dark horse
There is thought to be at least one other dark horse candidate, possibly two.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The Cardinals entered last season as a potential NFL dark horse, but fell short of the playoffs, finishing 8-9.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 May 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost was born in Chicago and has missionary experience in Peru, previously serving as the bishop of the city of Chiclayo — but many experts considered the 69-year-old cardinal as a dark horse in the race to become the next pontiff.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The Cardinals entered last season as a potential NFL dark horse, but fell short of the playoffs, finishing 8-9.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 May 2025
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost was born in Chicago and has missionary experience in Peru, previously serving as the bishop of the city of Chiclayo — but many experts considered the 69-year-old cardinal as a dark horse in the race to become the next pontiff.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 8 May 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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Costa has not been an active competitor in the UFC.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Another competitor, Volocopter, was headed in a similar direction before being acquired by Diamond Aircraft Industries, a subsidiary of the Chinese Wanfeng Aircraft Division of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, in March.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 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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Now, a new documentary explores whether the contestants, who tried to lose as much weight as possible, were positively or negatively impacted by the competition.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Bananas, who's won the show more than any other player, will return in the upcoming season of the franchise, which will feature seasoned contestants and some rookies.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 July 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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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Dark horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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