nicknames

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They have earned it the nicknames "Copper capital" and "World cobalt capital".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“These are the nicknames that Michael would give these young boys,” Amen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The president of the world's biggest economy has had quite a few nicknames for America's top central banker.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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 only gives nicknames to the guys he likes,” Legend says under his breath.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko