outsider

Example Sentences

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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

Being an outsider is ideal preparation for entering new playwriting worlds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Lurie campaigned as a City Hall outsider, and much of the establishment contributed to his opponent, incumbent mayor London Breed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes