legendary
Example Sentences
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I just read Bill Shaikin’s excellent column contrasting the Dodgers’ option to visit the White House with Jackie Robinson’s legendary civil rights stands throughout his life.
From Los Angeles Times
The separate statement regarding Snider’s health explained that a “lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider’s body and soul.”
From Los Angeles Times
The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
From Los Angeles Times
He was legendary for his weapons skills, a former comrade once told AFP, but had little power.
From Barron's
So on that basis alone it cannot be discounted out of hand given Arteta's side are already closer than the club's legendary 'Invincibles' who went the entire league campaign undefeated in 2003-04.
From BBC
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