infamous
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Sir David accompanied Lord Reid as he uttered the now infamous form of words to a House of Commons committee two decades ago.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Before Putin confidant Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group turned against Mr. Putin in their infamous mutiny of June 2023, Prigozhin took to Telegram to denounce Russia’s generals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
But the infamous gas station at the corner of Alameda Street and East Cesar Chavez Avenue across from Union Station on Thursday afternoon was busy nonetheless, with a a steady stream of customers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
As I wove my way through the sleepy streets toward what would soon be the infamous Griffin’s Wharf, I started my search for the Butterfly in earnest.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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