nickname

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Bernard lives next to the project site and has documented multiple desert tortoises on and around her property — including Squiggles, who was given the nickname for leaving wavy tracks in the sand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The periscope device never made it to production but the distinctive roof profile survived, earning the cars the nickname “Periscopio.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

One player even gave him the nickname "the supply teacher".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Given the Oslo patient's robust health, Troseid suggested that his nickname was no longer suitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Kenzi didn't have a nickname like that, and if anyone ever tried to give him one, he would...do nothing.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds