reputed

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At Le Beccherie, the dessert’s reputed birthplace, chef Manuel Gobbo explains how hard it is for a local to make the perfect version because “everyone has a memory of how their mother made tiramisu.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Grey-haired and mustachioed, Asfura is reputed to be a hard worker.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Norwich have been crying out for a quick winger who can deliver quality into the box, and in Papa Amadou Diallo they have a player reputed to be the quickest in the league.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Now Field is a protected witness for federal prosecutors seeking to convict three of the Aryan Brotherhood’s reputed leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

As dangerous as the Chimaera, and as rare, the Manticore is reputed to croon softly as it devours its prey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling