under the radar
phrase
: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.
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Engaged since late 2021, Lopez, 47, and Martin, 41, have been living as man and wife way under the radar since March 17.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The nighttime warming trend people aren’t seeing Nighttime temperatures are rising faster than daytime highs across most populated parts of the world, a shift that has flown largely under the radar even as heat waves become routine news.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The story follows Amelia Collins, who is in witness protection, trying to fly under the radar as the new girl at her high school.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
In second place is Oman, a country that often flies under the radar for expat life.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The nighttime warming trend people aren’t seeing Nighttime temperatures are rising faster than daytime highs across most populated parts of the world, a shift that has flown largely under the radar even as heat waves become routine news.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The story follows Amelia Collins, who is in witness protection, trying to fly under the radar as the new girl at her high school.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
In second place is Oman, a country that often flies under the radar for expat life.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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