infamous
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It was a pathetic display that mirrored his infamous 2020 “60 Minutes” interview with Lesley Stahl.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Eastwood plays the spoon-wielding lead in this thrilling jailbreak saga based on the infamous real-life escape from the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1962.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
A California judge ruled that the infamous Kars4Kids jingle misleads donors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
When asked if, as a CEO, he would have fired the two Goldman Sachs employees who modeled in the infamous Interview shoot, Blankfein didn’t want to jump to conclusions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Boston Courier’s official report stated, “with every opportunity, means and motive to do their best, the spiritualists actually did nothing …” and proudly announced, “So ends this ridiculous and infamous imposture.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The Bill of Rights
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Grade 9, List 5
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