nickname

Example Sentences

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“I can’t imagine that ‘Too Late’ is taking money on construction,” Trump said, using his nickname for the Fed chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

One player even gave him the nickname "the supply teacher".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Born Eldrick Tont Woods on Dec. 30, 1975, Tiger was given his nickname by his father, Earl, a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And Thomas would shake off his “Brick” nickname and make the basketball team.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas