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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Warren Buffett, who is well-known for his investment prowess, also has a reputation for being a philanthropist.
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The negative aspect of undocumented immigration is well-known.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Some are more well-known than others, but all of them have value, even the unsanctioned $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy between Minnesota and Nebraska.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The area's history of dangerous floods is well-known, yet concerns remain about how prepared authorities were for last week's deadly deluge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The negative aspect of undocumented immigration is well-known.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Some are more well-known than others, but all of them have value, even the unsanctioned $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy between Minnesota and Nebraska.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The area's history of dangerous floods is well-known, yet concerns remain about how prepared authorities were for last week's deadly deluge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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