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famous

[fay-muhs] / ˈfeɪ məs /


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The Times reports on the response from female comedians, who it says have "condemned" the use of non-disclosure agreements to protect famous men.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

“This,” the most famous investigative reporter of our time recalls, “was news to me.”

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

If you’ve ever daydreamed about covering some part of the famous roadway, hop on in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

And Charles Hugo shot a portrait of his famous brother, “Victor Hugo Seated at His Table, Writing,” in 1853.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

I’m reminded of those perfect Saturday afternoons when Dad would bake his famous madeleines and Mom would stop working to play board games with me and Andre at the kitchen table.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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