infamous

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Medvedev has become infamous for his outbursts - most notably at last year's US Open, where he had a meltdown after a photographer walked on court mid-match.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

High profile attacks like the infamous “Sony Hack” of 2014 helped convince corporate America of the need for robust cybersecurity defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

However, perhaps the most iconic element in the space is the infamous “rotating closet” that Hannah was regularly seen using in the series.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The rum was then taken by ship to the west coast of Africa, where, as part of the infamous triangle trade, it was traded for slaves.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler