well-known

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Well-known technology bull Cathie Wood is no stranger to buying the dip on such occasions—but not this time, even after the stock market had its worst day since the Iran war began.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Well-known CFTC-registered exchanges used by tens of millions of Americans—including Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Crypto.com—face an onslaught of state-driven litigation across the country, with nearly 50 active cases presenting a range of legal challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Well-known retirement hotspots such as Florida and Arizona ranked No. 7 and No. 22, respectively, according to CareScout.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

Well-known whistle-blower Nelson Amenya voiced similar concerns, urging the Kenyan government to release the full agreement so "we can read it for ourselves".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Well-known quotations embody both of these things: they come with the imprimatur both of ancient derivation, and of the many people who, by passing it on, in some way are understood to have endorsed it.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith