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well-known

[wel-nohn] / ˈwɛlˈnoʊn /


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She interviewed 20- and 30-somethings about their financial woes, classifying them as the nouveau pauvre, or, as a well-known economist put it, “well-dressed paupers.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Kenvue - which owns well-known brands including Band-Aid, Listerine, and Calpol - was spun off from J&J in 2022.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"We primarily sell our products to well-known partners, including OEMs, who help us ensure that all sales comply with US export control rules," the spokesperson said, using the acronym for original equipment manufacturers.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Pelosi was one of 14 candidates, several of them well-known Democratic officeholders.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

His modesty is a well-known fact, which even the stupidest person wouldn't dream of questioning.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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