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Her links to south-west Wales are not widely known, as she only made fleeting references to what she called a "safe haven" during the war.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The research team first detected signs of GLP-1 resistance nearly a decade ago, long before GLP-1 drugs became widely known for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“Mattress Mack,” as he is widely known, would place the bets to offset the cost of promotions he would run at his stores.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She’s also widely known for her many devoted friendships, though she doesn’t suffer fools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Even though lead was widely known to be dangerous, by the early years of the twentieth century it could be found in all manner of consumer products.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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