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That’s a known problem, which the Social Security inspector general in a 2023 report already recommended the agency correct.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Supermassive black holes lurk all throughout the known universe, but catching one in the act of devouring its cosmic dinner doesn't happen all that often.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
First getting together in 1973, KISS is less known for its music and better remembered for its theatrics.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The senator was not given any indication the person was designated as a known or suspected terrorist, the spokesperson said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 3 June 2025
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Supermassive black holes lurk all throughout the known universe, but catching one in the act of devouring its cosmic dinner doesn't happen all that often.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
First getting together in 1973, KISS is less known for its music and better remembered for its theatrics.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The senator was not given any indication the person was designated as a known or suspected terrorist, the spokesperson said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 3 June 2025
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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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known
adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art
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