upstart
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The upstart party flipped certain districts that had gone to Fidesz in every election since Orbán returned to power in 2010 after an eight-year spell in opposition.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
DeLorean’s upstart company filed for bankruptcy in 1982, having exhausted investor funds, including significant sums from the British government, since the company chose economically struggling Belfast in Northern Ireland for its factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
An upstart competitor would have to gain access to a customer’s data and organize it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Last season, the upstart Mariners finally broke through after years of promise, winning 90 games and claiming their first division crown since 2001.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The upstart popular musicians, invited to bow at the altar of High Art, were at first dismissed by critics despite having delighted the audience.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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Hamilton
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