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While the symptoms are consistent both with measles and a known exposure, confirmation awaits laboratory testing results.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The ‘waterfall method’ of change is well known to business leaders—a sequential plan where projects are strictly defined and work is often driven through divisional silos with little opportunity for re-assessment.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The area is well known for its over-the-top properties—another $56 million estate hit the market just last month.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Felder is well known to Chicago audiences after several long runs at the former Royal George Theatre in Chicago and other local venues.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The ‘waterfall method’ of change is well known to business leaders—a sequential plan where projects are strictly defined and work is often driven through divisional silos with little opportunity for re-assessment.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The area is well known for its over-the-top properties—another $56 million estate hit the market just last month.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Felder is well known to Chicago audiences after several long runs at the former Royal George Theatre in Chicago and other local venues.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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