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an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity
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Perry didn’t stay in the 19th Street location the whole time but remained a fixture in 18th & Vine for years, becoming well-known far beyond Kansas City’s borders.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Perhaps less well-known is that Las Vegas is surrounded on all sides by faults, which might come as a surprise since a damaging earthquake hasn’t hit the city in its short modern history.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
City officials say the problem is well-known and deeply rooted.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Perhaps less well-known is that Las Vegas is surrounded on all sides by faults, which might come as a surprise since a damaging earthquake hasn’t hit the city in its short modern history.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
City officials say the problem is well-known and deeply rooted.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Well-known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-known. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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