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renowned

[ri-nound] / rɪˈnaʊnd /


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It's 28C on a sweltering afternoon in London as crowds gather outside The O2 arena for a sold-out night with one of the world's most renowned DJs.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Number 7A, 1948, which went under the hammer at the renowned Christie's auction house on Monday, smashed the previous record for the most a work by the late American artist has taken at auction.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

While renowned for its engineering expertise, it has fallen behind Chinese rivals in the automotive technology race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When it comes to pushing the envelope, “The Boys” is renowned for going where most shows won’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A fact which partly explains young Frodo’s long expeditions to the renowned fields of the Marish, and the wrath of the injured Maggot.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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