well-known person
Example Sentences
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One well-known person who has said he was diagnosed with breast cancer and has the BRCA2 mutation is Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025
Others question what the parameters are for judging whether someone should be blocked — and what would constitute a well-known person speaking out or doing enough.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
The message came from a well-known person and a fan of the sport she loved, which gave it even more of an impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
Even an unsolicited email to a well-known person whose work you admire may bring good advice on colleges, since such people like being listened to by the young.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2022
The dwarf was a well-known person thereabouts, and a very harmless, kindly little man.
From A Christmas Posy by Crane, Walter
