infamous
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The infamous Ezekiel 25:17 speech from “Pulp Fiction” is almost entirely a screenwriter’s creation; only the final refrain is loosely inspired by the actual biblical verse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
He went on to represent Argentina in four World Cups, scoring 34 goals, including the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
While the project began in a room at the infamous Cecil Hotel in downtown L.A.’s Art Walk in 2008, they’re now synonymous with Coachella and back on the field for the first time since 2019.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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
The lawyer’s head went pop! however—his infamous temper exploding.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
Vocabulary lists containing infamous
The Bill of Rights
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"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
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Grade 9, List 5
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