renowned

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But what is Burslem, renowned for its rich pottery heritage, like?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While not an inventor, Jobs -- who died in 2011 at age 56 -- was renowned for his uncompromising drive to marry technology with design to create products that were intuitive and hassle-free.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

It would be an easy win to cast Gellar in a reskin of one of her renowned characters, but “Ready or Not 2” happily doesn’t play it so safe.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

On Tuesday, the California 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld the Feb. 23, 2024, conviction of the wife of renowned surgeon Peter Grossman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I was absorbed in the tale of a renowned scientist who had rigged up a mystery room made of metal in the basement of his palatial home.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright