well-known

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The term “86” is well known as a verb; wait staff in restaurants have long “86’d” orders when patrons have changed their minds.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

As the founder of Pershing Square, Ackman is well known among the retail-investor community.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Consumer harms have therefore often become well known and widely reported by way of litigation in the courts.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

"He was a member of the House of Lords, he was a privy councillor, the risks attending his appointment were well known, and had been made clear to the prime minister before appointment," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But there are other candidates whose dangers are not so well known.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond