renown
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With 1991’s “The Radicalism of the American Revolution,” Wood achieved a popular renown unusual for an academic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Hüller’s Oscar-nominated performance in the 2023 Palme d’Or-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” vaulted her from Cannes renown to international stardom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Now, for that renown football reporter who showed up in his living room.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The married mother-of-two, who shot to renown as the lead singer of the Grammy-award winning group Clannad, died at the age of 73 earlier this week.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The previous warden had left after a corruption scandal, and such was Osborne’s renown that the Republican governor was willing to give him a try.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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