as in Joe Blows
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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Lumet — himself a serious theater creature who shared an ethical bent with the twentieth century’s great American playwrights — specialized in movies about little guys’ going up against the system.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026 -
So, why are these little guys missing?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Boarding school has been making Muck boys into ugly, priggish little men for generations.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Two workers were injured Tuesday afternoon after an apparent explosion inside a Sacramento apartment shattered windows and prompted an emergency response, officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) just reminded travelers to remain calm and compliant with the rules, including good behavior and respect toward TSA officers and airport workers.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Dec. 2025
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