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Mr Holbrook has nicknamed the decluttering rodent Welsh Tidy Mouse, to avoid confusion with another mouse spotted keeping a shed in order in Bristol in 2019.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

“The game is ready to grow its fan base,” said former big league pitcher Dave Stewart, one of the leaders of a Nashville expansion effort that already has nicknamed its potential team the Stars.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

On the first drive, Washington aired the ball downfield to Moss, whom Washington has nicknamed “Maxxi.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2022

The media consortium has nicknamed the latest leak “Suisse Secrets.”

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2022

In 1832 his elder brother has nicknamed him the 'little preacher,' from his love of virtuous admonitions.

From The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice by Stephen, Leslie, Sir