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well-known

[wel-nohn] / ˈwɛlˈnoʊn /


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There are a number of well-known spending guidelines.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

"We used to be well-known for the daily shootings and killings. Now we are well-known for our very successful entrepreneurs, the tech industry, the successful defence industry, and the capital markets," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Lucas also invited Banksy to the museum to remake some well-known works, including “Girl With a Balloon,” Bates said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

But less well-known is sulphur pollution, which forms vast numbers of tiny particles in the air and reflects sunlight back into space, partly counteracting the warming effect of carbon.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

How I looked forward to catch the first view of the well-known woods!

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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