well-known

Example Sentences

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This month witnessed a dramatic shakeup at the iconic “60 Minutes,” with top executives and three well-known correspondents tossed out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The book is full of fascinating trivia, but Mr. Norman, though dependable with places and dates, is incapable of breathing life into the well-known.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Hackers from a well-known cyber criminal group have accessed a "significant amount" of personal student data held by the University of Nottingham.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s no evidence that well-known women using social media and public appearances to sell their audiences on GenAI have any ill intent, or that they’re shills for AI companies.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Crows are well-known for making and using tools.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate