renown
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Founded in 1952 by British engineer Colin Chapman, Lotus gained worldwide renown for sporty cars that outgunned the competition with lighter weight over outright horsepower.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Now, for that renown football reporter who showed up in his living room.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
His renown grew after the Everest climb and he fostered a close friendship with the Kennedy family.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Ms. Gage rightly contends that this region deserves more renown than it often gets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
High honor came to him in that part of Krete for wealth and ease, and sons born for renown, before the death-bearing Keres drew him down to the underworld.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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