notorious
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He served under Democratic Governor Ralph Northam, who was himself at the center of a notorious blackface scandal.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
But a 2021 set at a notorious homeless encampment in Oakland earned backlash from advocates, who said the band was taking advantage of desperate people to throw aesthetically nihilistic punk shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Some of its most notable inmates have included notorious gangsters Al Capone, Mickey Cohen and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The police were notorious for keeping very poor records and were often unaware when bans ended.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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