illustrious
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Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle as a player during an illustrious career.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Jolie’s name is not mentioned in the listing, which went live on May 4; however, the property’s illustrious history features prominently in the description, which described the home as an “iconic compound.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
And the hill to get back on Tour could be even steeper for golfers with less illustrious track records.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
New York Giants: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU — Giants will hold their breath making this pick as they have an illustrious history of drafting busts at corner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Coach Korfanty had had an illustrious fencing career in his native Poland before immigrating to the United States and starting a career in coaching in Portland, Oregon.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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