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as in stalking horse
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Recent Examples of dark horse
Finally, Sessions — who chaired the committee from 2013-18 — is considered a dark horse candidate to reprise the role.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
McCormick could be shaping up to be this season’s version of White, emerging as a dark horse candidate to provide short-term RB utility for fantasy managers in the coming weeks.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Houston Rockets are a dark horse to monitor leading up to the trade deadline.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, there was a dramatic comeback inspired by an American duo and controversy involving one of the competition’s dark horses.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
McCormick could be shaping up to be this season’s version of White, emerging as a dark horse candidate to provide short-term RB utility for fantasy managers in the coming weeks.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Houston Rockets are a dark horse to monitor leading up to the trade deadline.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, there was a dramatic comeback inspired by an American duo and controversy involving one of the competition’s dark horses.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark horse
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Vintage Wine Estates has received several stalking horse offers in its bankruptcy auction.Kimberly Chin, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Horowitz sold him some forty archives and collections, for about $25 million, and routinely used him as a sounding board and a stalking horse.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Spring will likely be the busiest season of the year for you, by a long shot.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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The postseason is a long shot, but the Cowboys kept the door slightly cracked with a 30-14 win Sunday afternoon over the Carolina Panthers.Jon Machota, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Atlanta’s favorite son, Andre 3000, all but shut the door on his rap career by releasing a flute album and insisting that rapping is a young man’s sport.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rimini’s favorite son is celebrated over three locations in the centro, and one ticket gets you access to all.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Allen is currently the odds-on favorite at -300 to win the award, while Jackson has the second-best odds at +225.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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This combination of precision and durability made the Ultra-Chron Diver a favorite among both professional divers and watch enthusiasts.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Riot is being lapped by its competitors for failing to capitalize on the massive opportunity presented by leasing capacity to hyperscalers.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Trump was criticized for his close relationship with -- and defense of -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first term, following the 2018 murder of Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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But last month, Pope Francis called for an investigation to determine if Israeli actions amounted to genocide, and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, who has signaled readiness to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, accused it of committing genocide.Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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He is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — as well as his grandchildren, which includes grandson and Claim to Fame contestant, Hugo Wentzel.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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With experience as a judge on Max’s ballroom competition show Legendary, Law Roach is no stranger to delving out critiques to contestants.Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Holland’s entry into the non-alcoholic beer market arrives as the sober-curious movement gains traction, amplified by celebrity endorsements.Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Dark horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horse. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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