outsider

Example Sentences

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Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran, emerged as a political outsider and quickly gained popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Pratt, a registered Republican, launched a longshot campaign for mayor in January despite being a political outsider who has not held public office.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I was aware before I arrived that it had outsider status here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Is it enough to merit the risk of an untested outsider with more than a few red flags, a talent for attracting bad press, and enough jagged edges to crack a lobster shell?

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

I could see that they were sizing him up, trying to figure out whether he was some sort of opinionated outsider or in fact had something of value to offer.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama