name

Example Sentences

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"I need a life like a bird," said Thilothama, 34, who uses only one name, her voice steady amid the hum of drums and devotional songs.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Famous people enjoy certain protections over their name, image and likeness, but famous animals don’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The student, whose name was not disclosed in federal data, used prepaid Dollar General gift cards and then went broke and turned to family for help.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Sahand, whose name we have changed, fears for family members and other contacts inside the country.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I was always afraid to say her tribe’s name out loud, because it seemed like they went by two or three different names simultaneously, depending on who you were talking to.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith