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known

[nohn] / noʊn /


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By early 2020, Harry and Meghan -- formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex -- had had enough.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

The government of Alberta and Keystone XL’s original proponent, TransCanada, now known as TC Energy, abandoned the expansion plans a few months after Biden revoked the permit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

"Had I known that the air conditioning wasn't working, having gone on river cruises before, I wouldn't have gone," he said.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It and other rags insinuate the problem, As Ever, is the royal formerly known as Meghan Markle.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

“Kin we take ‘em home?” wondered Flopears, who’d known few gifts.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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