outsider

Example Sentences

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He has gone from a rank outsider to the man who is widely expected to unseat Orban.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s worth noting that in “Austenland,” Jane’s budget package—copper, as opposed to platinum—makes her the movie’s counterpart to the orphaned Fanny, as well as the reliable Austen outsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s all about being an outsider and feeling different, and I related to that,” Boston said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

To an outsider, business might look brisk - but general manager Jeremy Eaton says it's nowhere near as busy as when he started in the industry 47 years ago.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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