reputedly
Example Sentences
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The fire killed almost every tree in this section of the Redwood Mountain Grove in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, reputedly the world’s largest stand of sequoias.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Rachel says the locals would enjoy telling them stories about how the forest is reputedly haunted by the ghosts of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, Queen Boudicca and many more.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
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
Victor's call sign is IKE, which is reputedly short for "I Know Everything," ackowledging his three master's degrees - in flight test engineering, systems engineering and military operational art and science.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 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
