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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Garcia’s managerial career has spanned over two decades and is most well-known for five seasons at Lille before three-year stints at Roma and Marseille respectively.
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Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
From the gingham bed canopy to the adorable wicker dog in the living area, the suite felt more like an extension of someone’s fabulous Southern home than a basic hotel room, capturing the warmth this area is so well-known for.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
This could include: • Collaborating with artists: Partner with local or well-known artists who can infuse unique perspectives into your brand’s storytelling.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
For the Silicon Valley denizens, well-known for their obsession with life-extending interventions, the blend of bleeding-edge science and the opportunity to discover the next unicorn was irresistible.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
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Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
From the gingham bed canopy to the adorable wicker dog in the living area, the suite felt more like an extension of someone’s fabulous Southern home than a basic hotel room, capturing the warmth this area is so well-known for.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
This could include: • Collaborating with artists: Partner with local or well-known artists who can infuse unique perspectives into your brand’s storytelling.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
For the Silicon Valley denizens, well-known for their obsession with life-extending interventions, the blend of bleeding-edge science and the opportunity to discover the next unicorn was irresistible.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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