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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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In addition to running his insurance business, Cohen was well-known in the region for founding the Denver Sports Commission in 2001, which over the years had brought events including the NCAA Women’s Final Four, the men’s Frozen Four, and the NHL, MLB, NBA and MLS all-star games.
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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Napheesa Collier was well-known to WNBA fans before last season, but her exit interview following the 2025 campaign made headlines across the sports world.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Nesbit's image was well-known during her time.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The industrial northern pocket of Chinatown housing Pacific Electric is well-known to ravers and foodies — Insomniac’s Naud Street warehouse is close by, and the upscale cocktail bar Apotheke and pan-Asian restaurant Majordomo are around the corner.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Napheesa Collier was well-known to WNBA fans before last season, but her exit interview following the 2025 campaign made headlines across the sports world.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Nesbit's image was well-known during her time.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The industrial northern pocket of Chinatown housing Pacific Electric is well-known to ravers and foodies — Insomniac’s Naud Street warehouse is close by, and the upscale cocktail bar Apotheke and pan-Asian restaurant Majordomo are around the corner.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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