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famous

[fey-muhs] / ˈfeɪ məs /


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Some of those cruises are also famous in the scientific literature—one of the foundations of modern contact tracing comes from an outbreak of gastroenteritis on a cruise ship.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Ledi Geraru was already famous before these finds.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

After 433 matches in blue, Seamus Coleman's famous £60,000 transfer fee from Sligo Rovers works out at about £140 a game.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Davidson, meanwhile, has his own string of famous exes, including singer and former fiancée Ariana Grande, actor Kate Beckinsale, model Kaia Gerber, actor Madelyn Cline and reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Now, you might find this title silly and even a bit misleading, for what famous poet writes poems to mice?

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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