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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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The 'continuity candidate' Munster said the stock should rally as investors warm up to the idea of Ternus leading of one of the world's biggest and most well-known public companies.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Common Depression Glass Colors Depression glass is well-known for the variety of colors it was produced in.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Potter was so well-known that his accident was also covered by mainstream media.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The wealthy Chiles family was well-known in the region, and many family members lived in southwestern Jackson County near the creek.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Common Depression Glass Colors Depression glass is well-known for the variety of colors it was produced in.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Potter was so well-known that his accident was also covered by mainstream media.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The wealthy Chiles family was well-known in the region, and many family members lived in southwestern Jackson County near the creek.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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