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Of course, the brand is also well known for its now-iconic Kiki boot, a strappy platform style which debuted for fall 2016 and became beloved by the fashion set.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Plus there are genuine concerns about whether any system of whole-body imaging for early detection of cancers in asymptomatic patients will lead to harm from unnecessary biopsy procedures with known risks and complication rates.
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Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kainerugaba, who has been touted as a possible successor to his aging father, President Yoweri Museveni, is well known for his controversial social media posts including threats to behead the leading opposition leader Bobi Wine.
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CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Pomegranates are well known for being rich in antioxidants, molecules that help fight inflammation and prevent cell damage.
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Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
28 June 2026
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Plus there are genuine concerns about whether any system of whole-body imaging for early detection of cancers in asymptomatic patients will lead to harm from unnecessary biopsy procedures with known risks and complication rates.
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Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kainerugaba, who has been touted as a possible successor to his aging father, President Yoweri Museveni, is well known for his controversial social media posts including threats to behead the leading opposition leader Bobi Wine.
—
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Pomegranates are well known for being rich in antioxidants, molecules that help fight inflammation and prevent cell damage.
—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
28 June 2026
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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