infamous
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Rivas was the personal secretary for Chile's infamous secret police chief Manuel Contreras from 1973 to 1976.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Sir David accompanied Lord Reid as he uttered the now infamous form of words to a House of Commons committee two decades ago.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Its cells held infamous criminals such as Al Capone, and several unsuccessful escape attempts captured public imagination.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
High profile attacks like the infamous “Sony Hack” of 2014 helped convince corporate America of the need for robust cybersecurity defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Production of the film adaptation brought Gregory Peck to town for the infamous courtroom scenes; his performance won him an Academy Award.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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The Bill of Rights
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Grade 9, List 5
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