reputed
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adjective
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Origin of reputed
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Last year, the country’s security service said it had “effectively disabled” a Russian submarine with an underwater drone—a reputed first in warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Grey-haired and mustachioed, Asfura is reputed to be a hard worker.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Norwich have been crying out for a quick winger who can deliver quality into the box, and in Papa Amadou Diallo they have a player reputed to be the quickest in the league.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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
Frigga, Odin’s wife, for whom some say Friday is named, was reputed to be very wise, but she was also very silent and she told no one, not even Odin, what she knew.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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