alias
Example Sentences
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We contacted him using an alias, and it only took a couple of emails and a short phone call to arrange a next day delivery from him.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Pauken moved to China in 2010 and worked under the alias Tom McGregor as his father didn’t wish to appear associated with the son’s activities in China, according to prosecution documents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest for several years by operating under the alias "Kardo Ranya".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The Cockroaches is an alias that lead singer Mick Jagger, fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards and bass guitarist Ronnie Wood have used in the past to play secret shows.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
When Holmes met Minnie, he was traveling on business under the alias Henry Gordon and found himself invited to a gathering at the home of one of Boston’s leading families.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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