reputed
Example Sentences
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Last year, the country’s security service said it had “effectively disabled” a Russian submarine with an underwater drone—a reputed first in warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The night ended with the skies being lit up by the reputed largest fireworks display ever in the US.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Besides having foiled some 600 assassination attempts against late leader Fidel Castro, Cuba was reputed for its ability to infiltrate foreign intelligence services and recruit high-ranking informants, particularly Americans.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
A new father and still a relative unknown in national legal circles, Tung found an ally in pal Mike Davis, a reputed “judge whisperer” in Trump’s orbit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
She was reputed to be able to understand the serpent, which offered her shavings from its horn as the core of the first ever American-made wand.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
