famous

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These dinosaurs were first identified in the early 1800s and are famous for their beaked mouths and strong hind legs.

From Science Daily

Over the decades, the award-winning musician became famous for composing short yet highly complex pieces, and only turning to opera late in life.

From Barron's

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