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famous

[fey-muhs] / ˈfeɪ məs /


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Famous and not so famous fans erupted in chants of "O-G! O-G!" for player OG Anunoby, who scored the winning three points.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Cody named himself after “Buffalo Bill,” one of the most famous showmen of the American Old West, and used the moniker for the rest of his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Its most famous lyric is: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

And brought her to the most famous hotel in Bermuda.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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