nickname

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David, whose activism has earned him the nickname "Commander", became politically active in the mid-2000s after learning about the FCT's unique constitutional status.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

His Fort Worth restaurant—named for his nickname, Chalio—features murals that reflect that family history.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Ships using this route must pay a substantial fee, according to maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence, which invented its nickname.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Archie Bunker created his own lexicon and made the nickname “Meathead” as common as Bob.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The tunnel was called Operation Gold, but the massive project quickly earned a nickname: "Harvey's Hole."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau