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legend

[lej-uhnd] / ˈlɛdʒ ənd /




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The 39-year-old New Zealander, who is the son of All Black legend Grant, shot a two-under 68 to finish one ahead of American Cameron Young and lift the Claret Jug.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Fox, a New Zealander who is the son of rugby legend, finished the tournament on a scorcher with four birdies in the final six holes to complete an out-of-nowhere victory for a 39-year-old journeyman.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

According the legend, boy and girl twins born in Higashi Village on a day with equal parts day and night herald a cataclysm that only they can mend.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

At 93, the "Downtown" legend still relishes the connection between audience and performer, and the humanity in delivering a vocal -- two things AI songs might eliminate.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

John Faulkner, of the Lick Observatory in California, has suggested an interpretation of these remarks which flies in the face of the Newton legend, but closely matches Newton’s known character.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

The 2008 European Championship winner was part of a side of La Liga legends that faced a team of all-stars from Iran in Tehran.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Beyond the legends, native mantises also play an important ecological role by serving as indicators of healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

The legends surrounding the team can, at times, become muddled.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

It comes less than two years after the club was saved from closure after a fundraising campaign raised £250,000, including donations from local music legends like Morrissey and Graham Nash.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

“His tomb was destroyed centuries ago, but Reyna and I used to wonder if we could find Diocletian’s ghost and ask where he was buried...well, according to the legends, his scepter was buried with him.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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