outsider

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An oyster farmer and Marine veteran, Platner had entered the race to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins as an outsider and was seen as riding an anti-establishment wave of support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Marx has never held public office—like most fringe candidates, he touts his outsider status as an asset—and his entry into the race took many party activists by surprise.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Mark: There is no rush but I would look at Postecoglou, Kasper Hjulmand and Jurgen Klinsmann as an outsider.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

But it’s unlikely that Carlson can simply transmit an outsider glow to Vance, even if they are friends.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

And now I’ve stumbled on a fellow outsider, one who speaks my language without saying a word.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline