notorious
/nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ adjective B1- Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.
- Of an act, situation, etc.: blameworthy in an obvious and offensive way; blatant, flagrant.
- Generally or widely known; of common knowledge; famous or well-known.
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Then there was Mason of Bradford, and the notorious Muller, and Lefevre of Montpellier, and Samson of New Orleans.
Roylott’s conduct had long been notorious in the county, but he was unable to find any satisfactory cause of death.
Was it possible that this stolidly respectable person was of the same blood as one of the most notorious criminals in the country?
Additionally, the animals are notorious for digging up carefully manicured flower beds and tearing open plastic garbage bags in search of sustenance.
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