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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They're joined by roots-punk legends John Doe & Exene Cervenka of X.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2024
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, and will release his name once the John Doe has been identified and his next-of-kin has been notified.
—Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
One of John Doe’s shoes was found near the scene of the crash, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
At an incident in December 2020 — contained in a preceding criminal complaint — John Doe 1’s brother suffered a concussion after falling off the back of O’Connor’s SUV during a joyride in the high school parking lot.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2024
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, and will release his name once the John Doe has been identified and his next-of-kin has been notified.
—Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
One of John Doe’s shoes was found near the scene of the crash, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
At an incident in December 2020 — contained in a preceding criminal complaint — John Doe 1’s brother suffered a concussion after falling off the back of O’Connor’s SUV during a joyride in the high school parking lot.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Doe. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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