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When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Nunez-Mir said there are local invaders already well known for their negative impacts, like the zebra and quagga mussels in Lake Michigan that damage infrastructure and disrupt the food chain.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Reese, who can play on the edge, but is more known for his elite play against the run, was linked to the New York Jets throughout the offseason.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their friendship is well known to both dogs’ families.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Nunez-Mir said there are local invaders already well known for their negative impacts, like the zebra and quagga mussels in Lake Michigan that damage infrastructure and disrupt the food chain.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Reese, who can play on the edge, but is more known for his elite play against the run, was linked to the New York Jets throughout the offseason.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their friendship is well known to both dogs’ families.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
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