nom de guerre
Example Sentences
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When it’s over, Parillo, whose nom de guerre in the competition is Velvet Milkman, exhales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Thaci earned the nom de guerre "Snake" during the conflict, when he served as the KLA's political leader.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
For his part, Tarif, who says he is in daily contact with Al-Hijri as well as intermediaries to Al-Sharaa, insists “the ball is in Jolani’s court,” employing Al-Sharaa’s nom de guerre.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025
Its leader, whose nom de guerre is Iván Márquez, was one of the main negotiators of the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Farc.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024
That he had invoked his father’s nom de guerre surprised him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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