John Doe
Example Sentences
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Last week, Rana’s lawyers filed a lawsuit in New York state court using the pseudonym John Doe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Look for X’s John Doe as a purveyor of bootleg caviar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
John Doe 1 “experienced humiliation, emotional distress and ongoing fear for his safety and dignity.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
The railroad tunnel in which John Doe #135 was found had spooky graffiti and a dark mystique, the kind of place kids dared each other to walk through at night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
“I believe you have a John Doe? He may be my son,” Nali said.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
