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James Earl Carter was always the odd man out in the former president's club, at least until Donald Trump joined their ranks.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
In fact, contrary to California’s glitzy image, Reagan and Schwarzenegger are the odd men out in a long line of drab, largely ho-hum candidates who have been elected to the state’s top office.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Smith was the odd man out at Trackhouse Racing after Spire signed Michael McDowell to replace him in the No. 71 car.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Flaherty is the odd man out, alongside Walker Buehler, who's already signed a contract with the Red Sox.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Odd man out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20man%20out. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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