to one's name
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The Doctors Doctor On Demand; whether the trait of clumsiness is tied to one’s name; stopping digital drain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2021
There was nothing left for Dolores to do but to sit by in the window-seat, philosophizing on the remarkable effects of a handle to one's name, and feeling cruelly neglected.
From The Two Sides of the Shield by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
A "cross" is an unfortunate sign, and denotes difficulties and annoyance, but only relating to one's name or position.
From Palmistry for All by Cheiro
It taught me the value of being explicit as to one's name.
From A Woman Named Smith by Oemler, Marie Conway
A title to one's name, a red ribbon, or something else, what are they but baubles, unless there is more?
From The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. by Milne, James
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