outsider

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Albert Manifold was an industry outsider tapped to oversee a turnaround at BP BP -2.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle after years of upheaval.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

His departure is the latest leadership shakeup after company outsider Meg O'Neill became chief executive in April, with a mission of implementing a recovery plan for the group.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“He’s an outsider candidate. He’s a celebrity candidate. He’s very clever, very strategic, and very skilled at social media,” said Republican strategist Kevin Spillane.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

With bookmakers ranking him as a 150/1 outsider to claim victory for the UK, it helps that Eurovision isn't a make-or-break moment for the 37-year-old.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I’d set the camera on the windowsill, so it was like an outsider was watching Mummy.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon