celebrated case
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Perhaps the most celebrated case of treason involved Aaron Burr, in 1807.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2017
His most celebrated case involved Ms. Newton-John, who sued — and was sued by — MCA Records in the middle of a five-year contract she signed in 1975.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2014
"This is a very celebrated case, and the general public's understanding of the case stems from Truman Capote's account."
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2013
In one celebrated case in 1922, George Hugo Russell, a senior politician, sought divorce from his wife Christabel.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2012
A celebrated case grew out of an attempt by a New York coffee importer and broker to continue one of these practises after the Pure Food Act made it a criminal offense.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
