nicknames
Example Sentences
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“These are the nicknames that Michael would give these young boys,” Amen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
He now says that is his favorite of his nicknames.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Plus it has the worst nicknames: “horse,” right?
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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