infamous
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He is one of the most infamous criminals in modern European history.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
It appears the nearly 80-year-old president confused the infamous Prohibition agent with Kevin Costner’s portrayal of Ness in the 1987 film “The Untouchables.”
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
UFC chief and Trump ally Dana White has cited Washington's infamous insect population as a potential problem for the open-air fights.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
During the Bounty’s infamous mutiny, Tahitian breadfruit saplings filled its hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The rum was then taken by ship to the west coast of Africa, where, as part of the infamous triangle trade, it was traded for slaves.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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The Bill of Rights
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