outsider

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Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

But in the realm of outsider candidates with Republican credentials, Rick Caruso, who ran against Bass last time, was comfortable whether he was in the Valley, South L.A. or anywhere in between.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

While the 63-year-old Irish executive had little experience in the oil-and-gas industry, investors saw his no-nonsense reputation—and outsider status—as being just what was needed to rejuvenate BP.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It'd been nice to be around someone who was also an outsider and didn't judge her for not knowing all the Marvellian things.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton