infamous

Example Sentences

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Surely, this was one of the most infamous exchanges in which a person serving as president of the United States had ever participated.

From Salon

The church has served as the spiritual home of the Jardine family, who were among the infamous Border Reivers and frequently carried out raids over the border between the 13th and 15th centuries.

From BBC

In their place are intravenous agents - most notably propofol, the hypnotic made infamous by Michael Jackson's death but prized in operating theatres for its rapid onset and clean recovery.

From BBC

In 2018 the infamous Beast from the East brought severe wintry conditions to many parts of Europe leading to significant disruption, and its impact lingered well into meteorological spring.

From BBC

A former resident who once owned the infamous Madame Delphine LaLaurie mansion in the French Quarter, he visits what will be his final resting place frequently.

From Salon