nickname

Example Sentences

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"They nickname him 'the British coloniser'," she told us.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She earned the nickname “Ice Queen” on the court for her intensity, and said she surprised people when she would show a sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Given the Oslo patient's robust health, Troseid suggested that his nickname was no longer suitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

In 1991 Army veteran and divorced dad Anselmo “Tony” Ortiz, who also goes by the nickname Rocky, was working full time and attending college.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It seemed Rooster Jim may have come by his nickname for his barnyard aroma.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson