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

The link between Everton and Roma is not too well known, but it could yet be the most compelling story.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Abe Segal was well known for his clowning on the tennis court, much in the fashion of the Rumanian, Ilie Nastase.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane