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
Hüller’s Oscar-nominated performance in the 2023 Palme d’Or-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” vaulted her from Cannes renown to international stardom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In a sign of Diamond’s growing renown at the time, “Kentucky Woman” was covered within a year by both Waylon Jennings and Deep Purple.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Other Japanese women have subsequently built on her achievements, albeit absent the renown still reserved for male directors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Though he was small-boned and slight in stature, his flashy manner, appetite for hard work, and extraordinary athletic gifts earned him renown as the Deion Sanders of the Khumbu.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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