prominence
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But Pratt got a second shot at reality fame on the MTV show “The Hills,” rising to prominence as the boyfriend — now husband— of Heidi Montag.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Millions of readers bought Hawking’s 1988 book, “A Brief History of Time,” eager to learn from the brilliant physicist, who had first gained prominence studying singularities and black holes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Moderna rose to prominence in 2019 when, at the height of the pandemic, the drugmaker delivered the second Covid vaccine approved by U.S. regulators.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Much of Islamabad's renewed prominence may prove contingent on Trump's highly personalised style of diplomacy and the temporary strategic importance of the Iran crisis.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“He came to prominence long after I was exiled,” the angel said.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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