notorious
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The notorious bidding war for a Palm Beach estate between Trump and Jeffrey Epstein involved a third party.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Rasputin is in fact an ex-Green Beret from Buffalo, N.Y., named Patrick, but he had a religious awakening and now claims to be the reincarnated spirit of the notorious Russian mystic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Jukebox musicals are notorious for shoe-horning in beloved songs without regard for storytelling integrity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
John Early was one of Carville’s most notorious escapees.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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