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prominent

[prom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈprɒm ə nənt /




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Prominent figures in the late 1980s and early 1990s elaborated on that argument in books and talk-show appearances.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Prominent figures used this act to make powerful statements.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Prominent money manager Bill Smead, whose firm has been an eBay stakeholder for nearly 20 years, is skeptical, too.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Prominent Democratic governors, some considering 2028 presidential bids, gathered Thursday in Los Angeles for a high-dollar fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Prominent on the list was a hedge fund called FrontPoint Partners.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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