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as in stalking horse
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Recent Examples of dark horse
Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Not only did some have the Bears pegged as playoff contenders, but there were even some who viewed them as a legitimate dark horse in the NFC.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
After beginning the year ranked 333rd in the world, Mboko has surged to 24th and arrives in New York City as a potential dark horse for the US Open, where she is seeded (22nd) in the main draw of a major for the first time.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Somebody would be set up as a dark horse.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Not only did some have the Bears pegged as playoff contenders, but there were even some who viewed them as a legitimate dark horse in the NFC.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
After beginning the year ranked 333rd in the world, Mboko has surged to 24th and arrives in New York City as a potential dark horse for the US Open, where she is seeded (22nd) in the main draw of a major for the first time.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Somebody would be set up as a dark horse.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark horse
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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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Previously, one of its affiliates provided the troubled airline with debtor-in-possession financing while another — Argentum Acquisitions LLC — became a stalking horse bidder whose $5.775 million offer prevailed after Silver did not attract any qualified rival bids.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Bill Ruger, the arms manufacturer, made a long shot at a kudu in northern Kenya on a mountain that was bare enough for sheep.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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From the outset, even Bronshteyn’s attorneys acknowledge the case was a long shot.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The cake honors Louisville's favorite son, Muhammad Ali.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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For years, it has been said that Andrew was her favorite son.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Most recently, her work has gone viral after blessing the tresses of not one but three Love Island USA favorites.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Packers are clearly the favorites Sunday.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The bank noted that Rollins has been able to edge out competitors in domestic and international markets due to its high technician retention rate and productivity efforts.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a call last week, Dispatch President Mike Rothman told Semafor that the company is launching Dispatch Energy, a new editorial product that will cover global energy markets and narratives with less of a focus on climate change than many of its competitors.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After failing to secure one from the Biden administration, the Saudi crown prince issued an explicit warning that the kingdom’s patience with Washington might be running thin.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Saudi journalists responded in kind, with one reportedly linked to the Saudi crown prince predicting the end of President Sisi's rule and potential imprisonment by 2026.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The remaining contestants are placed in the center of a grid of 16 rooms, and asked to find the exit within 15 rounds.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once the contestants are dismissed from the runway, the judges get more into it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Suggestions to do so include posting signage at courthouses requiring ICE agents to identify themselves upon entry and asking agencies to prohibit employees from sharing information about court appointments with ICE.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Had they been taught that everyone goes to heaven, or that receiving the sacrament was enough to gain entry?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Dark horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horse. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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