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If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Its most famous lyric is: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
For while Hershey's is a famous American brand, the cocoa beans it is made from come from overseas.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The deal allows Las Vegas-based Terrible’s, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, to operate the properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
But there was no need for worry; the famous Fox sisters were given special treatment.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing famous
Academy Awards, List 5
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