outsider

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The 50-1 outsider won the 2022 Grand National in the final ride of amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen's career.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It often takes an outsider to appreciate the distinctive character of a place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She faces a challenge from former Lima mayor Ricardo Belmont, 80, who, despite having run the capital for five years, has pitched himself as an outsider.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

A very interesting outsider from the Mullins camp.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“It’s confusing to him, too. Plus Gogol is not an Indian name, so he’s like a total outsider, even in his own culture.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed