Example Sentences

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The Bottom Line: Airline stocks are infamously volatile; if you’re going to take a flier, go for the sturdiest.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

One of those projects, most infamously, was “Showgirls,” which gets plenty of mentions in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

After the actor infamously slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Ellis was inundated with offers which he turned down.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

SEOUL—South Korea’s infamously difficult college-entrance exam can open the door to a promising future—but just 3% of students who took it recently landed a top-tier score for English, half of last year’s rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Painting a picture that justifies her opinion of him—an underdog cursed with an ungrateful son upon whom he has showered love and concern, only to be infamously treated by that son in return.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote