outsider
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You said earlier that Zoe is an outsider.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Thirty-six years ago, Nigel flew across the Atlantic as the fiery outsider, tearing through Doug DeWitt in Atlantic City to secure his first world title.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The feeling of being an outsider resulted in a major depressive episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Brian Dyson, who grew up on a ranch in Argentina, was an outsider when he was named chief executive of Coca-Cola’s USA division in 1978.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Everywhere Magdalys turned, there was a reminder that she wasn’t welcome, she was an outsider.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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The Muslim-majority region, battling some of India's highest unemployment rates, has become increasingly dependent on outsiders to perform jobs that many locals consider menial, including domestic work, agriculture and construction.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Heder remains interested in stories about outsiders, about class and people generally ignored by or on the fringes of society.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
They viewed themselves as outsiders, and thought the insiders would take advantage of them and take all their money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He said Stacy was dealing with complex and conflicting circumstances - the fear that someone who "should" have been protecting her was dangerous, as well as "fear from outsiders looking in".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Baba and Ma, though, always use Bangla at home, and speak English only with outsiders.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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