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as in stalking horses
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as in long shots
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark horses
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However, declining shopper traffic in malls, the ongoing consumer migration toward e-commerce and the pandemic altered the dynamic between the two mall competitors.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Its transparent pricing, with no contracts, data caps or hidden fees, sets it apart from many competitors.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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No sequence served as a better microcosm of that than the several plays that might’ve cost them the game early in the fourth quarter Sunday, when both LaFleur and multiple guys on the field left plenty to be desired.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The occasion for their meeting is a collaboration on the writing of Henry VI, which is presumed because the editors of The New Oxford Shakespeare edition of his plays determined, via computer analysis, that Marlowe co-wrote the play.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The pageant director accused Bosch of skipping promotional activities, including a photoshoot that all contestants were expected to share on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cocktails include classics like an Old Fashioned and new entrants, such as the Riviera cocktail.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Five winners will be chosen at random for one prize each from the entire pool of entrants across all three platforms.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Weights can be adjusted post-fabrication using bistable variable stiffness beams, allowing some matrix entries to switch between positive, negative, or zero.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sleeper will have tons of ways to make picks and build entries for the World Series.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But now some of Wall Street’s billionaires—even ones who backed candidates running against Mamdani—are offering their help in light of his win.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both candidates had coattails, pulling along fellow Democrats as Republican turnout sagged.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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There were lines around the block for the most middling of apartments; people were raising their own rents to try to get an edge over other applicants.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most applicants have been asking for groceries of about $150 to $200, but the largest single purchase was a donor who bought more than $600 worth of food for a family, Friar said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Dark horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horses. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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