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Acclaimed novelist Larry McMurtry knew, because he grew up in Archer City, Texas, which he immortalized in his 1966 novel “The Last Picture Show,” and where he established his “book town.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Acclaimed for its ability to capture the contemporary fractures in the United States, the film received 13 Oscar nominations, including one for each of its lead actors.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Famous stars were selected from the top 2,000 Artists of All Time, a list collated by the ranking website Acclaimed Music.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Acclaimed British bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who worked with the likes of David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, has died aged 86.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024

Clap following clap Acclaimed Convention's overleaping As Betsey gained her mother's lap And gave the prize into her keeping.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 by Various