infamy

Example Sentences

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More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack that president Franklin D. Roosevelt said would live "in infamy."

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Martin rose to infamy brandishing legal jeopardy against his foes.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

It was a boost from the blog for Tosh’s show that launched Black’s video to infamy.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

"For most lone actor terrorists, infamy is very often what they want to gain from what they're doing," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Wealthy knights from Houses old in honor did not cross the narrow sea to sell their swords, unless exiled for some infamy.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin