reputedly
Example Sentences
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He invested in and then reputedly conned the 1980s rich-kids “Billionaire Boys Club” private-school students’ investment group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
Local resident Ian Bishop, described by Miller as a “man of mystery,” reputedly uses water from his well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
Magician John Henry Anderson died in 1874, the same year Harry Houdini was born - yet despite the two never meeting, Anderson was reputedly among the legendary escapologist's greatest inspirations.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025
His years of reflection involved forging a career in finance and corporate law – becoming a boardroom executive at various international firms and, reputedly, a millionaire.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
We must remember, though, that Mr. Gonzalez is under orders from that mysterious tycooness, the reputedly brilliant and learned Mrs. Levy, to treat Miss Trixie well and to make her feel active and wanted.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
