legend
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Now it’s just confusing, especially since Reubens is widely regarded as a comedy legend.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Her 11 nominations — including artist of the year, song of the year and choreography — are a personal best for the music legend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The England legend has played for some of Europe's biggest clubs, and has usually left when her deal has run out.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Even American music legend Willie Nelson has joined the broader fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A legend in his own time, he was the sort of man who acquired multiple nicknames: the Pooh-Bah of Paris, the Little Man with a Big Stick, the Little King.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
The book expands outward, creating an enormous system of stories orbiting the sisters’ lives and legends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Last year's Glastonbury festival was headlined by The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, with Sir Rod Stewart in the legends slot.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Niewiadoma-Phinney, who is married to Taylor Phinney, son of U.S. cycling legends Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter-Phinney, found herself under siege by Vollering’s team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The curtain will come down on Glasgow 2026 at the Hydro after a ceremony featuring Delta Goodrem and rock legends Simple Minds.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Over two hundred feet from one bank to another, and arching more than sixty feet at its peak, Stonebridge had more stories and legends surrounding it than any other University landmark.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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