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This the combination of repetition and careful planning for known circumstances is combined with the ever-present reality for service members that no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
His tendencies and foibles are well known to voters, politicians, and world leaders.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Looking back on a list of 250 cocktails, what follows is a collection of drinks—new and old, semi-known to totally obscure—that deserve wider renown.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
While some of the investigations are ongoing, 11 student-athletes from seven schools were recently found to have bet on their own performances, shared information with known bettors, and/or engaged in game manipulation to collect on bets they — or others — placed.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
His tendencies and foibles are well known to voters, politicians, and world leaders.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Looking back on a list of 250 cocktails, what follows is a collection of drinks—new and old, semi-known to totally obscure—that deserve wider renown.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
While some of the investigations are ongoing, 11 student-athletes from seven schools were recently found to have bet on their own performances, shared information with known bettors, and/or engaged in game manipulation to collect on bets they — or others — placed.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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