under the radar
idiom
: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.
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Elements of a more positive trade agenda, however, have started to develop in recent years, almost under the radar.
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Miriam Sapiro, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Miriam Sapiro, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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