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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Add in a growing focus on revenue and investors, the stage is being set for one of the world’s most valuable and well-known generative AI companies to get a makeover in 2025.
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Kali Hays, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
Former President of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat, who once graced the cover of TIME magazine with the kaffiyeh in 1968, was well-known for wearing the scarf on his head in a triangular shape that mimicked the shape of Palestine, Ghnaim says.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
When to Cut Back Irises Bearded irises are the most popular and well-known, but there are also beardless, Siberian, and some native species too.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Buffett is well-known for his massive wealth — his net worth is currently over $140 billion — but has earned a reputation for his commitment to philanthropy as well.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kali Hays, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
Former President of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat, who once graced the cover of TIME magazine with the kaffiyeh in 1968, was well-known for wearing the scarf on his head in a triangular shape that mimicked the shape of Palestine, Ghnaim says.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
When to Cut Back Irises Bearded irises are the most popular and well-known, but there are also beardless, Siberian, and some native species too.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
Buffett is well-known for his massive wealth — his net worth is currently over $140 billion — but has earned a reputation for his commitment to philanthropy as well.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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