under the radar
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: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.
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Michigan’s position as a key international border state often flies under the radar in broader political conversations, but its significance can’t be understated.
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Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
The only wine club that offers exclusively red wine solely from Napa Valley, 672 Wine Club provides members hard-to-source wine from small family producers, many of which fly under the radar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
The Greenwich Entertainment release had flown under the radar for much of the year but has recently emerged as a strong awards contender.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors
With all of the signature early wins, Steph Curry clutch moments, impressive depth and revamped defense, Golden State’s rebounding prowess has flown under the radar.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
The only wine club that offers exclusively red wine solely from Napa Valley, 672 Wine Club provides members hard-to-source wine from small family producers, many of which fly under the radar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
The Greenwich Entertainment release had flown under the radar for much of the year but has recently emerged as a strong awards contender.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors
With all of the signature early wins, Steph Curry clutch moments, impressive depth and revamped defense, Golden State’s rebounding prowess has flown under the radar.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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