annal(s)

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Lawrence has found a character formula viewers find appealing, and Carell’s affability sells Greg’s stumbles, even ones pulled from the annals of early aughts bro comedies.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The name Jean-Baptiste Lamarck has long carried a black mark in the annals of science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Houston, we have a problem” may be the most famous line in the annals of spaceflight.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Franjo von Allmen may have written his name into the annals of Olympic alpine skiing, but the grounded Swiss racer said ski history was wasted on him.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

One of the more incredible feats in the annals of mountaineering, it was known forever after simply as The Belay.*

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer