outsider

Example Sentences

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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 still built like a tasteful record store with hi-res audio and downloads, no ad tier, and a glossy music magazine championing outsider acts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

His outsider status is both an asset and a liability in this election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

I’m the goal—the used-to-be outsider waiting to be found.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes