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Beans are well known for being packed with fiber, a nutrient lacking in the typical American diet.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Essayli on Monday confirmed that Armstrong became known to the DOJ after an undercover video was posted online by James O'Keefe, the founder of conservative nonprofit Project Veritas.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In addition to his dozens of regular SNL season appearances, Ferrell has also become known for his roles in the holiday specials.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Pistons are well known for their physicality defensively as well.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Essayli on Monday confirmed that Armstrong became known to the DOJ after an undercover video was posted online by James O'Keefe, the founder of conservative nonprofit Project Veritas.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In addition to his dozens of regular SNL season appearances, Ferrell has also become known for his roles in the holiday specials.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Pistons are well known for their physicality defensively as well.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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