john

Example Sentences

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It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The reveal was met with laughs, smiles, and a comment of "it's John's john".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

No one felt like they had to follow McCain into the bathroom, and even if they had, he would’ve given a press conference from the john.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2021

A tree fell on an occupied portable toilet in Gettysburg National Military Park on Friday, trapping a man who was using the john at the historic Civil War battlefield, authorities said.

From Fox News • May 3, 2021

Now, whenever I’m in the bathroom, my mother knocks on the door like President Nixon’s here and needs to use the john.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García