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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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But Israeli jets have struck a string of targets across Syria since the weekend in an apparent bid to ensure Syrian military equipment, including combat aircraft, missiles and chemical weapons, does not fall into rebel hands.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Whence works exclusively with reputable producers that support communities and prioritize ethical manufacturing and environmental stewardship.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then buy good-quality products from large, reputable sellers.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adams is the outlier in a film obsessed with its own supposed cleverness.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chinese state media said that a gold ore deposit site with supposed reserves of more than 1,000 tonnes at a depth of 2,000 meters had been located in the Wangu goldfield in Pingjiang County in central Hunan province.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Rather, Harris would need to view the job as a probable career-capper, taking pride in solving complex problems that are eating away at her native state.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was listed as questionable for the Lakers’ next game, in Atlanta on Dec. 6, before being upgraded to probable pregame and eventually playing.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recently, Brown was honored with the prestigious Pete Born Impact Award at WWD’s annual Beauty Inc Awards, a testament to her lasting impact on the beauty industry.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Three possible reasons: His career .307 on-base percentage.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nearly two decades ago, the lodge partnered with renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth, whose restaurants, Hawksworth and Nightingale, are icons of the city’s culinary scene.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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