infamy
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Dead City’s infamy spread throughout local law enforcement as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack that president Franklin D. Roosevelt said would live "in infamy."
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Martin rose to infamy brandishing legal jeopardy against his foes.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
It was a boost from the blog for Tosh’s show that launched Black’s video to infamy.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
Therefore, a prince must not worry about the infamy of being considered cruel when it is a matter of keeping his subjects united and loyal.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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