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But some of the scientists are very concerned because there's a known weakness in the ability to forecast El Niño between February and May.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Area residents say a large pothole on Interstate 20 that contributed to a fatal motorcycle crash was a known hazard, and that the Texas Department of Transportation was aware of it.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
A lot less known but just as awesome is the drive along the California route to the north of San Francisco.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Area residents say a large pothole on Interstate 20 that contributed to a fatal motorcycle crash was a known hazard, and that the Texas Department of Transportation was aware of it.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
A lot less known but just as awesome is the drive along the California route to the north of San Francisco.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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