It is not unknown for good scientists to go off the rails at the end of their careers, and Fred Hoyle did so in spectacular style.

ECONOMIST: Sir Fred Hoyle

Modernist ambiguity, or realist emotional ambivalence, is unknown to Tolkien the good people are very good, the bad people very bad, and though occasionally a character may be tossed between good and evil, like Gollum, it is self-interest, rather than conscience, that makes him tip back and forth.

NEWYORKER: The Dragon��s Egg

Yet, as square as this movie is, it has been made with eloquence and jaunty high spirits, and it tells a good story that is virtually unknown here.

NEWYORKER: Free Spirits

Rana who was suffering from some unknown disease, the Rana ruler had a good rapport with British Monarchs, so he requested the British govt. to send a british physician to cure him.

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His commanding physical presence, rugged good looks and ability to display charm and ruthlessness made the unknown actor an international star.

BBC: The many faces of Bond

As a conservative investor, I have found good ideas that allow me to participate in the sector without betting on unknown quantities and opaque asset and liability statements.

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If your product is good enough, you can make a big impact even if you are a small or unknown company.

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