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Recent Examples of dark horse
However, both Amazon Prime and Netflix are reportedly still in the mix as dark horse contenders to have Tomlin as a studio analyst.
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The last true dark horse winner was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
The Senators look like the very definition of a dark horse team.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The last true dark horse winner was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
The Senators look like the very definition of a dark horse team.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark horse
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As part of those filings, Red Lobster entered into a stalking horse purchase agreement pursuant to which Red Lobster will sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its existing term lenders.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the buildings were put into bankruptcy last year, Summit offered to buy dozens of buildings in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Queens in the form of a stalking horse bid, meaning the transaction is subject to potentially better offers at auction.—
Jonathan Randles,
Bloomberg,
6 Jan. 2026
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But reversing that decision — known as the retrocession of Alexandria — would require approval from Congress and local lawmakers, making the proposal a long shot.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even if not, Greenfield faithful are expected to go and cheer their new favorite son.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now, more than half a year later, Larson sat in the modest theater of a quirky museum, Winsted favorite son Ralph Nader’s American Museum of Tort Law, as Bronin delivered a public version of the private message.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lines to see the fan favorites — Griner, second-year guard Saniya Rivers, former UConn star Aaliyah Edwards — wrapped around the length of the court for nearly an hour.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shaffir hosted This Is Not Happening for three seasons before exiting the series under contentious circumstances, after deciding to sell a special to Comedy Central’s competitor, Netflix.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic overtook its competitor this week, surging to an approximate $1 trillion valuation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Epstein, the records show, tried to initiate a back-channel meeting between the Saudi crown prince and Qatar’s ex-prime minister.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many in the former crown prince’s camp take a sharply antagonistic stance toward the rest of the opposition.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Six contestants will be forced to stay awake for 48 hours while enduring intense and nonstop challenges.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is also a clear nod to art collectors, with expansive walls and a gallery-style entry sequence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Potential contractors are increasingly wary of the market, citing concerns over the project’s long-term profitability and the high risks associated with offshore entry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dark horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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