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The pair were part of the so-called "Lahore School", one of the most renowned centres of astrolabe production of its time.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The Lakers embattled basketball boss smartly acquired renowned shooter Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in early February for Gabe Vincent and a second-round draft pick and … are you kidding me?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
A renowned computer scientist who President Bill Clinton in 1996 called a “pioneer,” he was at the center of many foundational projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A very public dispute with renowned short-seller Jim Chanos about whether Strategy’s premium to its market-to-net-asset-value, or mNAV, was justified preceded that premium eroding completely.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The barren rock was called “the heaven-built isle,” and from being the most despised it became the most renowned of islands.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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