John Doe
Example Sentences
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Last week, Rana’s lawyers filed a lawsuit in New York state court using the pseudonym John Doe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Look for X’s John Doe as a purveyor of bootleg caviar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
In one episode, featuring a fine performance by John Doe from the band X, he survives by telling a story in order to prove that he’s a writer.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
The perpetrators are usually identified in the lawsuits as some variation on John Doe, with few identifying details.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
“Can you do a quick computer check for a John Doe at the adult detention center?” the officer asked.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
