legendary figure

collocation in English

meaningsoflegendaryandfigure

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legendary
adjective
uk
/ˈledʒ.ən.dri/us
/ˈledʒ.der.i/
very famous and admired or ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition oflegendaryandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Here comes a chance to approach thislegendaryfigurein person!
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Alegendaryfigure, his historical existence is disputed.
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A fair is being organised in this area every year in the memory of thislegendaryfigure.
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Throughout his career, he was considered alegendaryfigureand pioneer in the field of international trade law.
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Hall was described as alegendaryfigurewith a burning compassion for the less privileged.
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He is alegendaryfigurewithin the computer programming world and the hacker and security community.
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Mille was alegendaryfigureeven in his own lifetime, entertaining all guests with several barrells of wine.
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The origin of thelegendaryfigureis not fully known.
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He was alegendaryfigureof the young generation, a symbol of non-conformism.
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He does so, and is regarded as alegendaryfigure.
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Alegendaryfigureof the labour movement, she had the ability of inciting crowds to act.
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Malibran was known for her stormy personality and dramatic intensity, becoming alegendaryfigureafter her death at age 28.
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Shamrock is widely considered to be alegendaryfigureand icon in the sport of mixed martial arts.
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As her depression increases, so does her interest in thelegendaryfigure, la llorona, and the creek named after her that runs behind her house.
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It is unknown whether he was an actual historical person or alegendaryfigure.
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He emerged as alegendaryfigureamong the people of the region and beyond.
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He was a highway robber who became alegendaryfigureas a great highwayman, and he would use pseudonyms to stay in the company of gentlemen.
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Because he is such alegendaryfigure, many people are surprised when they meet him in person, as he is rather small and unassuming at first glance.
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Newman, who retired just before his 90th birthday, had been the paper's music critic since 1920, and was alegendaryfigure.
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Dons, their standing not yet reduced by the depredations of novelists, were awesome, even legendary figures.
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