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as known or named at another time or place
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The JCS said earlier the missile was launched towards the East Sea, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The Pluskal Group, including Mutabdžija, was studying the same difficult family of diterpenoid alkaloids in wolfsbane, a famously poisonous relative of larkspur that is also known as monkshood.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Organisers of Ghana Party in the Park, also known as Shattafest UK, at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, London, said the event was stopped following a "major incident" at about 18:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

A more modern tactic used across Australia is a prescribed burn, also known as a hazard reduction burn.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Loki is the son of Laufey, who was also known as Nal, or needle, because she was slim and beautiful and sharp.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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