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The risk that wealthier taxpayers would balk at a 50 percent increase in the city’s top income-tax rate, or that businesses would balk at paying what would be, by far, the nation’s highest state and local business taxes, is well known.
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Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
It is well known for its green space, historical statues and holiday lighting.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Reddit commenters overwhelmingly supported her, pointing out that her needs were well known.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which was sold off during the store’s bankruptcy proceedings.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
It is well known for its green space, historical statues and holiday lighting.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Reddit commenters overwhelmingly supported her, pointing out that her needs were well known.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which was sold off during the store’s bankruptcy proceedings.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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