false name
Example Sentences
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It was his decision to seek treatment for cancer under a false name that led to his capture.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
When he died in Brazil in 1979, he was buried under a false name.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
They had been staying in a hotel for two years, paying cash for their room under a false name and using taxis and public transport to avoid detection.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
But Khan was unaware this man had filed the application for her using a false name and listed his own address for future correspondence from immigration authorities, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
There was no point in giving himself a false name, since Mr. Boatwright knew exactly who he was.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
