legend
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So gratified was Capra that he didn’t mind when a friend toasted him publicly as “a legend in his own book.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Watching this movie, you might be reminded of the quote from “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”: “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The manager of US country music legend Dolly Parton dropped a civil lawsuit against the singer's nephew on Thursday, US media reported, after a row enveloped the late musician's estate.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Capra was, and is, a legend in many books, not only his own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
And Erick Federov, alpha jock, legend in his own mind.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
He was called a "disgrace" and "embarrassing" by United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane after the 7-0 loss to Liverpool in 2023, while Chris Sutton said he should never captain the club again.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
You just released a Spanish-language version of that song with Texan legends Intocable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Intocable are just such legends, and they truly represent the best of both Texas and Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Free books for 150 red phone box libraries are being made available to celebrate 100 years of two British legends - Winnie-the-Pooh and the K2 red phone box.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Sefia recognized her from the legends about the Current: a stalwart sailor with skin like sunlight on honey and arms tattooed with birds and flowers.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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