name

Example Sentences

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I was born Johnnie B. in Riverside, Calif. My father had the same name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Even in a small amount of time, charges billed and paid under a young person’s name on a parent’s card will add up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Steve Bower: Switzerland have a record of getting to finals and giving young players the stage to make a name for themselves - at past tournaments it was Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He said he doesn’t want to name the exact locations yet to avoid tipping off officials who might try to stop them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Her name, like the others, was well chosen: it comes from the Spanish word dulce, which means "sweet."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios