infamous
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Mr. Springsteen eventually became infamous for what some followers might consider capitalistic excess when Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing raised the price for some of his tickets to $5,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
In an infamous appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Oct.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
"I understand that she doesn't want to talk about the past. However, McDonald's has an infamous reputation for being a toxic workplace," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Leaving it in the traditional IRA means dealing with the infamous pro-rata rule via Form 8606 for as long as you have an IRA, and there will be future taxation on earnings.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Production of the film adaptation brought Gregory Peck to town for the infamous courtroom scenes; his performance won him an Academy Award.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing infamous
The Bill of Rights
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Grade 9, List 5
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