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

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

As Rahiem said, “Amiri and I were just projecting our voices over the loud subways coming in and out of the stations,” not knowing at first that they’d become famous.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2025

Explaining that he wished to stay anonymous, she said the man had no desire to become "famous" and that his main concern had been for the victims of the attack.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

While the “Checkers Speech” has become famous for that crowning moment, the whole speech is a rhetorical classic.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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