horse

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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

On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Carpets are one of the three most important national symbols, along with the Akhal-Teke horse and Alabai dog.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Catherine had been absent from the annual horse racing event since being diagnosed with cancer in early 2024 and subsequently undergoing successful chemotherapy treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

By first light there was the shuffling of feet to be heard, and creaking cartwheels and occasionally a neighing horse.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo