popularly

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Rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, is set to become Nepal’s next prime minister as the official vote count nears completion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Although he can be a popularly gregarious crossover performer, here he suggests a ruler of profound, unflappable dignity, rather than vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Visakhapatnam -- home to around two million people and popularly known as "Vizag" -- is better known for its cricket ground that hosts international matches than cutting-edge technology.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

In July this year, an alleged Ghanaian fraudster, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, was extradited to the US for using romance and inheritance schemes to defraud Americans.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Buddhism, particularly as it is popularly practiced, promises improvement through karma.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green