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as known or named at another time or place
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Cerca Trova, also known as Out West Restaurant Group, proposed selling its assets to Bloomin’ Brands for $26.3 million unless a higher offer emerges during the bankruptcy process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Much of Monday's conversations in court focused on the one holdout juror, also known as Juror Doe, and the defence's investigation into him.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Arab Israelis, also known as Palestinian citizens of Israel, account for about 21 percent of the country's population.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The artist’s full name was Johannes Vermeer, also known as Jan Vermeer, and he was from the Netherlands, in northern Europe.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett


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