legend
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He claimed to have been inspired by blues legend Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, who he said was a fellow inmate at one point.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“But even if it’s more legend than fact, it speaks to the long-standing connection between pretzels and Vienna, where they remain a beloved part of the city’s culinary and cultural identity.”
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
After the ancient Greeks won the historic Battle of Marathon, a courier ran 25 miles to Athens to deliver the good news and, according to legend, dropped dead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The Portugal legend scored 450 goals in 438 games over nine seasons.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
From there, my dad became an underground legend, and Supreme became a legendary manager.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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Academy Awards, List 5
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