false name
Example Sentences
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It was his decision to seek treatment for cancer under a false name that led to his capture.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
But Khan was unaware this man had filed the application for her using a false name and listed his own address for future correspondence from immigration authorities, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Authorities believed the Afghan migrant had given them a false name and he was actually a 31-year-old called Fayaz Husseini, Southwark Crown Court heard.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
He travelled to Hull and booked into a hotel under a false name.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025
I grabbed my identity card, the one with my false name – Hannie Van de Berg – on it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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