as in Joe Blow
an average or ordinary man
to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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Recent Examples of John Doe
Officers showed him a photo of John Doe, along with those of several other men.
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Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Some express doubt over use of DNA warrants While prosecutors continue to use John Doe DNA warrants, some law and professional organizations argue against them.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Happily, the one in question is noted singer-songwriter John Doe, who will also perform Nov. 13 at the Balboa Theater with his pioneering Los Angeles band, X on a double-bill with Los Lobos.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Additional testing involving the John Doe’s relatives confirmed the body was that of Eaton, who at this point had been missing for more than three years.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Some express doubt over use of DNA warrants While prosecutors continue to use John Doe DNA warrants, some law and professional organizations argue against them.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Happily, the one in question is noted singer-songwriter John Doe, who will also perform Nov. 13 at the Balboa Theater with his pioneering Los Angeles band, X on a double-bill with Los Lobos.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Additional testing involving the John Doe’s relatives confirmed the body was that of Eaton, who at this point had been missing for more than three years.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Doe
worker
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Unifor had fired back that DHL is not one of the top four express package delivery companies in Canada, and that DHL workers represent fewer than 0.7 percent of all local delivery workers and less than 15 percent of all courier workers in the country.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia worked as a construction worker in Maryland before his deportation in March, living with his wife and three children.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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