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But that’s absolutely fine when the story is so well-known and the numbers are so show-stopping.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Osprey backpacks are well-known for their top-notch performance and lasting durability.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Even though the filing deadline is one of the most well-known (and dreaded) dates on calendar, tax day can still sneak up on people.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
While these horror stories are well-known to folks on Southern California’s Rehab Riviera, some legislators in Sacramento haven’t gotten the memo.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
Betancur is well-known in the Charlotte area, not just for his cafe, bakery and entrepreneurial expertise at Manolo’s Bakery, Artisan Vegelato, and Tita’s Cakehouse.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
How has your novel gone over in Europe, which is not well-known for its baseball culture?
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
While well-known to sports-media aficionados, Williamson may not be the top name bandied about by the average sports fan.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Sixth Street is well-known on Wall Street for its growth and sports investments.
—Byluisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Osprey backpacks are well-known for their top-notch performance and lasting durability.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Even though the filing deadline is one of the most well-known (and dreaded) dates on calendar, tax day can still sneak up on people.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
While these horror stories are well-known to folks on Southern California’s Rehab Riviera, some legislators in Sacramento haven’t gotten the memo.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
Betancur is well-known in the Charlotte area, not just for his cafe, bakery and entrepreneurial expertise at Manolo’s Bakery, Artisan Vegelato, and Tita’s Cakehouse.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
How has your novel gone over in Europe, which is not well-known for its baseball culture?
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
While well-known to sports-media aficionados, Williamson may not be the top name bandied about by the average sports fan.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Sixth Street is well-known on Wall Street for its growth and sports investments.
—Byluisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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