john

Example Sentences

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It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The reveal was met with laughs, smiles, and a comment of "it's John's john".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

No one felt like they had to follow McCain into the bathroom, and even if they had, he would’ve given a press conference from the john.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2021

According to john a. powell of the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, nationwide we are witnessing increased anxiety, much of it related to an increase in a perceived “other.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2020

Joe grinned like a prince and cast a significant glance outside as he circled around the counter past Bill Koontz, who followed him to the john.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols