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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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In Washington, Emanuel is well-known as a political strategist.
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Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Matthew Tkachuk is obviously well-known for being one of the leaders of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Among these global partying elite, Palm Tree Crew is a name well-known since 2021.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
La Jolla is well-known for its natural beauty.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Matthew Tkachuk is obviously well-known for being one of the leaders of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Among these global partying elite, Palm Tree Crew is a name well-known since 2021.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
La Jolla is well-known for its natural beauty.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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