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Ramirez called Sayre a “trailblazer” and part of a generation of Orange County lawyers and judges who fought to bring justice to their fellow Latinos in a county that long treated them as outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

That one also ended in brilliant fashion, with the stylish French team capping their glorious run with a 4-2 victory over Croatia’s gritty, gutty band of outsiders.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

While Raymond was said to be conscientious and loyal to close associates, he commanded a mixture of respect and fear, and his demeanor occasionally rankled fellow employees, competitors and outsiders such as Wall Street analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Tony Pulis: Japan might have a good run at it and Norway, Morocco and Senegal are my other outsiders to watch.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Our mutual attraction was undoubtedly due to the fact that we both felt ourselves to be outsiders.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling