false name

Example Sentences

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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

The man gave a false name of John Lesley, but provided his actual date of birth and a mobile phone number, so the force was able to ascertain his real identity as Barclay.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

A receptionist at the hotel had taken her aside and told her the man she was with was using a false name, was in fact called Christopher Harkins and she should Google him.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025

The court heard that the former charity worker messaged the woman from a Facebook account under a false name in March.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Estraven was very reluctant to use a false name, and ourtrue ones could not be avowed.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin