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
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
Defence attorneys are seeking to suppress some of Mr Mangione's statements he made to police after being arrested - including allegedly giving them a false name.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
I grabbed my identity card, the one with my false name – Hannie Van de Berg – on it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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