reputed
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Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and his Spanish conquistadors had marched many miles through the desert in search of the reputed Seven Cities of Gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Grey-haired and mustachioed, Asfura is reputed to be a hard worker.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
The photo of a young El Mencho that flashed on the screen is among the only public images of the reputed kingpin, who is believed to be 58.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
Some members of an art scene, once it has become the subject of myth, make a habit of downplaying its reputed virtues, usually for reasons of mercy, modesty, or self-preservation.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024
She had a great aunt named Hazel who was reputed to carry life insurance.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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