prominence
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The case has drawn significant attention because of the family's prominence.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“World News Roundup” rose to prominence during World War II, when Murrow and other CBS News correspondents delivered live reports from Europe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Millions of readers bought Hawking’s 1988 book, “A Brief History of Time,” eager to learn from the brilliant physicist, who had first gained prominence studying singularities and black holes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
HBO Chairman Casey Bloys explained that they expected a lot of “interest” in the cast because of the cultural prominence of the “Harry Potter” franchise.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He was next to the Mayor in prominence, and made better talking.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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