dark horse

Example Sentences

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Maybe he would sit and chat with his teammates for a bit, maybe talk about change-up grips, maybe break down his golf swing or offer a dark horse for March Madness.

From Washington Post

Free from the banal consideration of tenure, and with a willingness to ignore side-eye from peers, Avi Loeb is able to bet on a dark horse.

From Scientific American

Now, they’re both off to Japan for the French team — she as a dark horse to watch after an upset win at the high-intensity Surf Ranch last month.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Miguel styles himself as a “dark horse” candidate not unlike Mr. Trump.

From Washington Times

Some of his supporters say he is a dark horse who could win.

From BBC