infamy
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Then, there is former Gov. Mark Sanford, who gained fame as a budget hawk and infamy for his extramarital adventures on the “Appalachian Trail.”
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The game has since acquired infamy for the alleged poisoning of England's goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who went down with the stomach complaint now known forever as "Montezuma's Revenge" on the night before the game.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
The amendment was originally ratified in the wake of the Civil War specifically to overrule the infamy of the Dred Scott decision.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
They were often motivated by a desire for infamy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Be that as it may, she saw him go with regret; and in this early example of what Lydia’s infamy must produce, found additional anguish as she reflected on that wretched business.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Herron’s paintings are not literally historical, but titles such as “Scottsboro Men” invoke infamies of the African American past.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Not all the infamies of Darlan and Laval shall stand between you and the restoraion of your birthright.
From Time Magazine Archive
After all, the Drexel affair is only the latest float in a parade of American infamies.
From Time Magazine Archive
Said Publisher Chandler: "We've told the story of the infamies."
From Time Magazine Archive
This is one of those infamies a prince should be on guard against, as will be discussed below.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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