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[ri-nound] / rɪˈnaʊnd /


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“Perfectly positioned near ocean beaches, renowned restaurants, and the heart of the village, the property seamlessly combines privacy, elegance, and convenience,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Doctorow, a renowned sci-fi author, tech activist and journalist, wears many hats — including once upon a time, as a Salon contributor, back when the idea of a digital magazine seemed new and unlikely.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Rice became Arsenal's designated set-piece taker in January 2024 after a mid-season training camp in Dubai - and the Gunners are now renowned for their prowess from such situations.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

The conceptual artist is renowned for transforming words into eerie pronouncements, and here she scours the FBI’s files on the civil-rights movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Now one day some of those renowned seafaring men, sea-dogs, Phoinikians, came ashore with bags of gauds for trading.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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