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Less known is this 2014 car, one of only 19 made to celebrate Hamilton’s victory in that year’s racing championship.
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
The most famous contributor to this scientific history is Charles Darwin, best known for his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, less known for his work on the climbing abilities of plants.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite an exhaustive search and investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI, there are no known leads in the case.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon malls are well known to Indiana shoppers, with the company based in Indianapolis and several locations throughout the state.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
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Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
The most famous contributor to this scientific history is Charles Darwin, best known for his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, less known for his work on the climbing abilities of plants.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite an exhaustive search and investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI, there are no known leads in the case.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon malls are well known to Indiana shoppers, with the company based in Indianapolis and several locations throughout the state.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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