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However, the fact that the former head of the Institute of National Remembrance is a political newcomer who was little known to the public before PiS threw its weight behind him means there is much uncertainty about how his presidency will pan out, political observers say.
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CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Relative to other VCs, Iconiq is less known to the general public.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Puech is the fifth-generation heir of Hermès, which was founded in Paris in 1837 and has become most known for its Birkin bags.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Among the Great Lakes, Lake Erie is most known for seiches.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Relative to other VCs, Iconiq is less known to the general public.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Puech is the fifth-generation heir of Hermès, which was founded in Paris in 1837 and has become most known for its Birkin bags.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Among the Great Lakes, Lake Erie is most known for seiches.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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