notorious
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Alfonsi had produced a segment on Venezuelans sent to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Jukebox musicals are notorious for shoe-horning in beloved songs without regard for storytelling integrity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The new rules do not apply to notorious "coffin homes", cubicles stacked on top of each other like bunk beds in shabby dormitories.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
She was followed by jazz band Ezra Collective, who are notorious for creating a vibe at festivals, and they did not let the crowd down.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
It takes a week to ten days for most people to cross this notorious expanse.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing notorious
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