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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
Noun
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Bannock plan pivots to condos Ahlquist is taking a different approach to downtown living than many competitors.—
Mark Dee
January 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Allowing that achievement to unravel through uncertainty or neglect would hand competitors an advantage.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Two local kids here making huge plays for us — pretty great part of the story.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their plays seemed predictable and unimaginative by comparison to the winning teams, including the Patriots, who had at least one or two tricks up their sleeves.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling for my ten favorites and thank me later.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop my favorites starting at $30.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Others, however, fall back into their old habits — and several of the contestants have died.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unlike previous iterations of Fear Factor, which featured new contestants in every episode, House of Fear will corral its 14 contestants under the same roof, Big Brother-style.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Associate Casting Director entrants must have had meaningful, creative impact.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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While the risk from new entrants in the defense industry remains high, the analyst believes that Lockheed Martin's strong portfolio will enable it to continue to win its fair market share.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Saldaña is expected to continue to reprise her role in the Avatar franchise as Neytiri in the in-the-works fourth and fifth entries in the franchise, which are currently planned for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys have requested to interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pratt joins 21 other candidates in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, according to filings with the city’s Ethics Commission, a field that includes former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and housing advocate Rae Huang.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first group conducts the initial review, the second votes on approval or denial, and the third notifies applicants of rejections, offering alternative plate options when needed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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To qualify, applicants must be able to pass a detailed background check.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Dark horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horses. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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