infamous
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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
The first major international title to be decided on penalties was the 1976 European Championship – with the winning kick the now infamous and audacious chip named after Antonin Panenka.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 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
I might not know where the harbor was that held the infamous ships of the British East India Company, but they sure did.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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The Bill of Rights
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