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

“This case was unusual — it’s not often we see someone end up as a John Doe twice,” project team leader Traci Onders said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Look for X’s John Doe as a purveyor of bootleg caviar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

The railroad tunnel in which John Doe #135 was found had spooky graffiti and a dark mystique, the kind of place kids dared each other to walk through at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

“I believe you have a John Doe? He may be my son,” Nali said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young