dark horse
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Blyth also called Rieder a bit of a "dark horse" on whether his decisions would shift from Powell's.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
At the same time, Darnold has emerged as both a dark horse to be this season’s MVP and an incredible bargain: His $33.5 million a year contract is far cheaper than the game’s highest-paid passers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025
Beyond that core group, there’s still room for a dark horse to emerge — a scenario that could work in Reed’s favor, given his steady camp performance.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
One dark horse is YouTube prankster Niko Omilana, says author Eloise Skinner, who holds a diploma in psychotherapy.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
He found the dark horse in the night and stood caressing the warm skin, thick bristly mane, feeding sugar, talking.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
