prominent
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Within hours of the accusations surfacing on Friday, he lost the backing of prominent supporters for his gubernatorial run and many of his staff members resigned.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Born into a family of prominent conservatives, Magyar was fascinated with politics from an early age.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
While EDM has emerged over the years as a dominant force, comprising nearly 45% of this year’s lineup, artists from the sometimes polarizing dubstep/riddim scene are rarely given such a prominent platform.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
And Vance is the most prominent skeptic of foreign intervention within the administration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Taken at a ceremony in 1924, it was a panoramic view of members of the tribe alongside prominent local white businessmen and leaders.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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