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renown

[ri-noun] / rɪˈnaʊn /


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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

For Chinese startups, deals with top Silicon Valley players offer the potential for wealth far beyond what they can expect in China and a shot at capturing global renown.

From The Wall Street Journal

He won renown as one of the key figures in the new wave of Iranian cinema.

From BBC

Even amid Welsh rugby's renown tribalism, this news will not have been celebrated by regional rivals.

From BBC

Despite his own verdict, both mediums would bring him lasting, well-deserved, renown.

From The Wall Street Journal