famous

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The Daily Mail campaigned on the Lawrence family's behalf, running a famous front page in 1997 naming the five prime suspects in Stephen's murder.

From BBC

And, generally, people whose lives were going great—NFL quarterbacks, rock stars, famous actors and actresses, genius scientists—generally, they didn’t give up their kids for adoption.

From Literature

Having failed to take 10 from the final over in the defeat by England, Jha swiped Wheal for four through mid-wicket to seal a famous win for the team known as the Cardiac Kids.

From BBC

That summer, Jackson traveled to Washington, where he heard King deliver his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

From Los Angeles Times

He said writer Denis O'Neill had wanted "footballers doing the football" and he had had the "very good fortune" to take part alongside some famous names including Duvall.

From BBC