legend
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Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Warren Buffett, the investing legend that turned Berkshire Hathaway into an massive conglomerate, has officially stepped aside as chairman after leaving as CEO at the beginning of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
"Oh my God, you are a legend," one excited young man tells Karl.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Superagent and WME Group executive chairman Ari Emanuel’s lust for upside is the stuff of legend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The legend goes that one winter he was tired of the cold rain, and so he commanded his artists to create a new season.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
Around half of the 6,000-or-so crowd members who showed up by 6 p.m. for the three-band bill, headlined by heavy metal legends Iron Maiden, raise their hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In other words, sinister clowns and predatory sea hags are just silly legends until they’re actually trying to kill you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"I spoke with Chelsea legends John Terry and Petr Cech," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
But the All Blacks have played some wonderful rugby in the first two Tests, and will still believe they can join the legends of 1996.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“Still...a pretty impressive try. I’ve heard legends that the Romans confiscated the writings of Archimedes, but—” “Archimedes?”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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