1935 22 May 5/4 Without disrespect, I submit that he [sc. Franklin Delano Roosevelt] is an individual with above average ability who was press-agented into the legend status by a skillful publicity corps.
1974 15 Jan. 12/3 (headline) Honda on the road to legend status.
2014 7 May d1 Replacing a lead singer with legend status is daunting.