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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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His family was well-known in the area, his son told the Times: His grandfather founded an insurance company, Golden State Mutual Life, and a housing project in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Nickerson Gardens, was named for the patriarch.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The actor is well-known for portraying popular characters like Dutch van der Linde in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption, and recently brought Borderlands' Marcus Kincaid to life in Eli Roth's 2024 film.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In the last year, interest among customers in contemporary handbag brands has skyrocketed as many are looking at more affordable options from labels that can be just as well-known as their luxury competitors.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Under criticism for waiting too long to get the guard out on the streets and not approving the request from the county until Thursday afternoon, California Gov. Gavin Newsom tonight made sure the show of force was well-known.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The actor is well-known for portraying popular characters like Dutch van der Linde in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption, and recently brought Borderlands' Marcus Kincaid to life in Eli Roth's 2024 film.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In the last year, interest among customers in contemporary handbag brands has skyrocketed as many are looking at more affordable options from labels that can be just as well-known as their luxury competitors.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Under criticism for waiting too long to get the guard out on the streets and not approving the request from the county until Thursday afternoon, California Gov. Gavin Newsom tonight made sure the show of force was well-known.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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