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With no known modern specimens, scientists initially assumed that this small marsupial had long been extinct, known only from Ice Age fossils.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Having been involved with various Formula 1 teams, Jordan became a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix program in 2009 and became well known for his commentary and analysis.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In October 2023, authorities confirmed Jesperson’s last known victim as 34-year-old Suzanne Kjellenberg, whose remains were found in September 1994 in Crestview, Florida.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Denver is pretty known for its cannabis culture, so these events are a great way to tap into the city’s creative vibe.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Having been involved with various Formula 1 teams, Jordan became a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix program in 2009 and became well known for his commentary and analysis.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In October 2023, authorities confirmed Jesperson’s last known victim as 34-year-old Suzanne Kjellenberg, whose remains were found in September 1994 in Crestview, Florida.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Denver is pretty known for its cannabis culture, so these events are a great way to tap into the city’s creative vibe.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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