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One has already become famous, a remarkable shot being called "Earthset."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When actors become famous for one long-running role at an early age, there’s typically a period when they try as hard as possible to break free from the personality their fictional character cultivated.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

They prioritized ”big people that move fast,” explained Miller, saving scholarship offers for players who were hungrier to improve than to become famous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Tebbit's father found employment as a painter, although not before he had travelled the streets looking for work on a bicycle that was later became to become famous.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Tall and stately, a beauty with black curls, Dolley Madison had become famous for her fashionable outfits—exotic turbans and low-cut dresses in the French style.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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