famous
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A.I.’s most famous people have habits of making big, bold assertions about the technology and then softening them over time.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Four of Europe’s most famous rivers—the Loire, Danube, Rhine and Po—all hit record lows in August.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Comparisons can be made between England's new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
We’re all familiar with the most famous those: Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You,” a song Parton originally devised as a tribute to Porter Wagoner.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
“Toledo is famous for this marzipan. It’s made of almonds from the local trees and honey from the local hives. Its aroma has filled our streets for centuries.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing famous
Academy Awards, List 5
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"Return to Titanic" and "Talking with Robert Ballard"
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Words to Describe a Hero or Heroine
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