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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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The Florida Democrat is well-known for his humorous social media posts, often attempting to zing Comer.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Open weekdays for lunch, Zee’s was well-known among downtown workers nearby.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Mraz Brewing was well-known for its award-winning Belgian-style ales and fruit sours.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The pair got their start in 1989 and were well-known across the Midwest for their covers of Neil Diamond songs, as well as tunes by Blondie, ABBA and Patsy Cline.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Open weekdays for lunch, Zee’s was well-known among downtown workers nearby.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Mraz Brewing was well-known for its award-winning Belgian-style ales and fruit sours.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The pair got their start in 1989 and were well-known across the Midwest for their covers of Neil Diamond songs, as well as tunes by Blondie, ABBA and Patsy Cline.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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