prominence
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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
Moderna rose to prominence in 2019 when, at the height of the pandemic, the drugmaker delivered the second Covid vaccine approved by U.S. regulators.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The duo rose to prominence together, even as the music sounded more and more like it was lost in a vortex.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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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