renown

Example Sentences

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He began gaining renown as a lawyer in an era when asbestos cases were swamping the U.S. courts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But Wasserman is the rare case of a wealthy, renown American elite whose empire is crumbling under calls for accountability from the public, local lawmakers and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Whatever the level of his renown, Akangbe Ogun lived as a simple man, among the ordinary people in Osogbo.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

It was during his think-tank stint that Hassett wrote the work that probably gained him the most renown before his current job in the White House.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Foremost went twelve of the king’s household-men, Riders of renown.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien