reputedly

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Reputedly, he destroyed hundreds of his own negatives, and the celluloid was melted down -- and some of it used as raw material to make soldiers' boots during World War I.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Reputedly, he kept copies of Austen’s works in all his residences, and her dedication of “Emma” was a response to well-wishers hoping the author might benefit from royal patronage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Reputedly the largest independent bookstore in Southern California, the store has two locations in Pasadena, two boutiques at LAX airport, and an e-commerce site.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Reputedly guided by Duwamish Chief Jimmy Moses, Smithers discovered a seam of coal on a nearby hillside.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Reputedly, whenever Mr. Brooker was asked what the opaque lyrics meant, he jokingly replied, “They mean I’ll never have to work for a living again.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2022