dark horse
Example Sentences
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Despite winning the Montreal Grand Prix in 2025, McNulty was considered a dark horse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
His lack of experience on the consumer side had made him a dark horse to take over the top job, as Dimon has long espoused the need for a successor to have worn many hats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
As a dark horse, I would point to Portugal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Now, on his main-draw debut on the Paris clay, Jodar has emerged as a dark horse for the Coupe des Mousquetaires.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
He had become the convention's surprise dark horse.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
