Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking horses
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The competitors often get the chance to spotlight their creativity with a dealer’s choice cocktail.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Buyers of the top trim, which is just about $30,000, will find leather seating, something most of Honda’s competitors don’t offer.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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One is that the Democratic field is full of low-profile entrants.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The barriers to new entrants remain stubbornly high.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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The series also features former contestants Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron as judges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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The four other contestants — Aubrey, Duneland Club; JaMal, East Chicago Katherine House Club; Keion, Lake Station Club; and Witten, Portage Club – each received $1,250 scholarships.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Colored Pouch What’s bright, irresistible, and impossible to play favorites with?—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Both teams lost in the Open Division semifinals last winter and were the preseason favorites to play for the title.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Winning entries will be announced April 22 and will receive $100-$500, and the winners will be screened at an event in mid-May.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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As O’Connell and Piqué set out, with each contributing their own diary-style entries to the book, efforts to elect a pope who would go in a different direction to Francis were thwarted.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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But California has a top-two primary system in which all candidates run against each other regardless of party, advancing to the November general election if no candidate reaches 50% of the vote.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, the significant rebound stems from investments in early prep programs launched during the Biden administration for applicants who fell short of academic or fitness requirements.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In conjunction with applying for citizenship, applicants are also required to submit a separate permanent residency application—both of which must be submitted in person at a consulate.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Stalking horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking%20horses. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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