under the radar

phrase

: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.

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There are plenty of smartwatch brands on the market, but one that often runs under the radar is Garmin, which made its name in GPS before venturing into wearables. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 While largely under the radar of the international travel crowd, the charms of this region are widely known within Finland. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Some groups, including pregnant adults and people with metabolic disease, face unique risks from inappropriate alcohol use but frequently fly under the radar. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026 The project has flown relatively under the radar since its announcement in 2022. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the radar

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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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