prominent
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One prominent supporter of Measure B told The Times in May that he expected the county to be sued if voters approved it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
AOC is one of the most prominent politicians in the United States.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Villavicencio, a journalist turned prominent legislator, was known for his anti-corruption stance and was one of few candidates to allege links between organised crime and government officials.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
As a prominent class enemy Emanuel was certainly in danger, as were his half-brothers Gösta and Emil, who worked for the business and were briefly detained by the Cheka.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Among the most prominent were Duke, UCLA, Princeton, the University of Virginia, the University of Arizona, and Cornell.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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