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Dilfer was well known for his NFL career.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
As a former offensive and defensive play-caller, all sides of the board and every piece is deeply known to him, which cannot be said for most coaches.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, as it became known along the way, plays its 130th game on Saturday.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
These cooking superheroes are well known for their ability to evenly distribute and retain heat, and a contemporary one can cost several hundred dollars.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
As a former offensive and defensive play-caller, all sides of the board and every piece is deeply known to him, which cannot be said for most coaches.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, as it became known along the way, plays its 130th game on Saturday.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
These cooking superheroes are well known for their ability to evenly distribute and retain heat, and a contemporary one can cost several hundred dollars.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
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