nicknames

Example Sentences

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“These are the nicknames that Michael would give these young boys,” Amen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The birds have a number of nicknames, with the most unusual being 'the goatsucker'.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The effort has earned her a following, a city council ally and a few nicknames: Trashley Madison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

When I called her Millie during lunch, she sighed and said she was done with nicknames.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day