John Doe

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 Accompanying her in the video were performers as diverse as Hervé Villechaize, Britt Ekland, and John Doe and Exene Cervenka from the band X. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 June 2025 The man, who has not been identified, is listed in the suit as a John Doe. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 The railroad tunnel in which John Doe #135 was found had spooky graffiti and a dark mystique, the kind of place kids dared each other to walk through at night. Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 Now the couple, only identified as Jane and John Doe, are suing the luxury hotel brand and its parent company, Marriott International Inc. Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for John Doe
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worker
Noun
  • This comprehensive approach to worker welfare stands as a model for how fashion brands can operate ethically while producing extraordinary work.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • In 2017, the former bodega worker was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
    KC Baker, People.com, 21 July 2025

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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Doe. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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