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Discover LudwigThe phrase "under a false name" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to use a name or identity that is not one's true or real name. Example: The criminal checked into the hotel under a false name in order to avoid being recognized by the police.
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Another had to study under a false name.
John now lives on benefits in a new town under a false name.
The poor woman was in hiding, living under a false name.
He noted that Mr. Nosair had a passport under a false name.
The indictment charges that Mr. McVeigh had obtained a telephone calling card under a false name.
When she rented anywhere new she'd do so under a false name.
He also said Arronategui had obtained identification to allow him to live under a false name.
He had the operation under a false name but later went public.
He is also accused of filing for bankruptcy under a false name.
The newspaper said Mr Regeni had published under a false name because "he feared for his safety".
Brossat said his grandfather had been held in custody for a decade under a false name and in solitary confinement.
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