nom de guerre
Example Sentences
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When it’s over, Parillo, whose nom de guerre in the competition is Velvet Milkman, exhales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Thaci earned the nom de guerre "Snake" during the conflict, when he served as the KLA's political leader.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who previously used the nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has pledged tolerance for different religious groups and communities.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024
Abu Adnan al-Kahlout’s family believes its members were singled out for mistreatment because they share a last name with the spokesman for Hamas’ military wing better known by his nom de guerre, Abu Obeida.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023
That he had invoked his father’s nom de guerre surprised him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
