legend
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Thompson, a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is an NBA star who once played on the Golden State Warriors beside league legend Steph Curry.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
It was quite the time for legend building, those few months in 1986.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Parnell died of pneumonia the next year, at 45, leaving behind the legend of a great man brought low by reactionary forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Sheen, born in Port Talbot, is one of Wales' most recognisable stars, having played a host of high-profile roles, including depicting former prime minister Tony Blair, football legend Brian Clough and journalist David Frost.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
And legend and theology, which are designed to sanctify our fears, crimes, and aspirations, also reveal them for what they are.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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Academy Awards, List 5
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