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A renowned traditional Irish musician and educator who died following a road crash in County Armagh has been described by a Sinn Féin MP as a "giant of Irish cultural life".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The area is renowned for being one of the most picturesque in Los Angeles, boasting a beautiful reservoir with a large walking loop around the outside, as well as multiple boutique stores and restaurants.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen and opened in 1962, the terminal has a dramatic, glass-walled facade with a sloping roofline that recalls a wingspan.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
While renowned for its red brick buildings and lush green lawns, UCLA’s campus is also notorious for its steep hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Strike off these irons and let me help you take it, Sire. Your Grace’s royal brother was renowned for turning fallen foes into friends. Make me your man.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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