legend
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According to family legend, Glidden was inspired to design his own wire to keep livestock out of his wife’s garden.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
With Record Store Day on 18 April Plant has been named as this year's "record store legend".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Stacy is applying the same formula to the Masters as Amazon has tapped golf legend Jack Nicklaus for guest commentary, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of his last victory at the event.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Coach Cori Close, who defeated South Carolina in Sunday’s final, was mentored by the Bruins legend at the very start of her career.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
They help us to peel back some of the layers of legend and hero worship that obscure the whole story of American history.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Academy Awards, List 5
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