legend
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Teenager Carys Edwards, 18, was among those to turn out with her mum, calling the Welsh legend "an inspiration to everybody".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Certain new homeowners, such as Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro and NFL legend Tom Brady, had no trouble getting into the club, some members said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
John Stewart’s legend fared better in the animated “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited” series, which established him as a favorite among newcomers to the franchise.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Both of them love basketball,” Lakers legend Magic Johnson said in an interview with The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The gentle breeze jumped to a full-force gale, and Alex felt like the hero in a legend who let the winds escape from the bag they were trapped in.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
Since 1979, the Lakers had been owned by the Buss family, which oversaw an era in which the team racked up championships and put all-time legends in purple and gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Niewiadoma-Phinney, who is married to Taylor Phinney, son of U.S. cycling legends Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter-Phinney, found herself under siege by Vollering’s team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fans wrapped around the concourse and emptied the merchandise stand before the delayed first pitch and witnessed a torch passing between the league’s current players and past women’s baseball legends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
"It's sad to see childhood legends turn into moral bankrupts," Heraskevych said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The river is used to punish the wicked. But also...some legends call it the River of Healing.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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Academy Awards, List 5
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