first name

Example Sentences

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And we all know her first name, because she made sure we’d never forget.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

With him was 35-year-old Hani, a technically minded cousin who spearheaded the effort to understand how the abduction took place, and who gave only his first name to avoid reprisals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The plaintiff at the heart of the case was only known by her first name Kaley, and after nine days of deliberation, the jurors agreed with her on all counts.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Omer, a resident of the area of only gave his first name, said "we heard like a streak of booms... it was not just one, it was a splitting missile".

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The rare use of her first name conveyed his seriousness.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan