illustrious

Example Sentences

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Kelly: You had an illustrious playing career, but of course it's headlined by Manchester United.

From BBC

But it was a night when the underdogs struck fear into more illustrious opponents, without managing to strike a telling blow.

From Barron's

But it was a night when the underdogs struck fear into more illustrious opponents, although without managing to strike a telling blow.

From Barron's

A bout between the two, which according to reports would likely be on Netflix, would earn Joshua tens of millions of pounds and represent one of the biggest paydays of his illustrious career.

From BBC

But on Wednesday night, he closed the book on the ballpark he has called home for all 18 seasons of his illustrious MLB career.

From Los Angeles Times