identity
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He told the court that the plan was to "take him back to the owner" as Pablo had identity markings on his ears.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
At campaign events in the Rio Grande Valley in September, several voters cited Hinojosa’s identity and approach to politics as a motivating factor.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
AFP is withholding his identity for legal reasons.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
For nearly four decades he lived under a false identity in order to pass as an American citizen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
It is desired that the investigation of subject be most searching and pointed towards ascertaining the nature of her present activity and the identity of her associate.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Once in the U.S., many paper sons kept their identities secret for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The identities of two slave women featured in the exhibition have been established.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Prosecutors contend that misrepresenting their identities while beginning the voting process was itself unlawful.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
People whose identities are stolen can find themselves facing unexpected student loan debts, even if they have never enrolled in college.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
We were, in our separate ways, looking to establish our respective identities.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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