surname

Example Sentences

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But an in-law having Beckham in her surname means that David and Victoria no longer have full control of how the name is used.

From BBC

Like others AFP spoke to, she refused to give her surname.

From Barron's

Liam, who did not want to give his surname to protect his future job prospects, is now 18 but started filming himself exploring abandoned buildings in Merseyside when he was 12.

From BBC

The 27-year-old, whose surname has been withheld for security reasons, started intensive training last January and was one of 26 recruits who recently graduated.

From BBC

"None of them will be able to grab power," said a local marketing professional named Elkin, who declined to give his surname.

From BBC