well-known

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He said the victim had been "a well-known local figure, a religious leader from Mongbwalu", which is home to 130,000 people.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Booths of less well-known companies showcased the diverse range of drone technologies available, including "anti-jamming" devices, "sound recognition", "infrared thermal imaging" and "laser countermeasures".

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Nebius isn’t as well-known as its nearest competitor, CoreWeave, which became a success story early in the artificial-intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Britt Pearce said she had been excited about the collaboration of two well-known watchmakers and thought it might encourage people to take more of an interest in watches.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The room was soon set to rights, but it’s a well-known fact that cat puddles stink to high heaven.

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