name calling
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In Chulucanas, residents welcomed him warmly and Hispanicized his name, calling him Father Roberto.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
His deceit also included not telling Kelly his real name, calling himself Richard Dunlop.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Democracy requires “reasoned and respectful debate,” he said, not personal attacks and name calling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Turns out Greene herself could not say her name, calling her "Lincoln Riley" instead of "Laken Riley" in an interview with NewsNation.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2024
He kept yeMing Percy’s name, calling him... brother?
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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