The Cloptons were a respected local family with some family members becoming distinguished nationally in the 15th and 16th centuries.

This region has become nationally and internationally renowned for its real estate.

Before the end of its first decade, Jefferson High School had become nationally and internationally known.

The community was incorporated in 1795, and became known nationally for the manufacture of clocks.

The 9-millimeter semiautomatic is rapidly becoming the standard gun of police departments nationally.

Wynns has become nationally recognized for her opposition to the commercialization and privatization of public schools.

The dispute spread nationally becoming a cause célèbre for the trade union movement and created a political crisis.

Enraght became nationally and internationally known as a "prisoner for conscience sake".

Over the last decade, 30th Street has become well-known nationally for its prominent craft beer culture.

The restaurant has endured for 44 years, becoming something of legend nationally and internationally.