nicknames
Example Sentences
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That is, the boisterous Boston guy who calls buddies only by their nicknames, lets everyone at the bar know about it when his team wins and would sacrifice their first born if Brady asked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
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
He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
More affectionate nicknames would soon follow: Rock, Kryptonite, Kibbles ’n Bits, Scrabble, and Love.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
