Alastair
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Professor Alastair Denniston, an ophthalmologist who also worked on the report, described the technology as "an exceptional opportunity" for healthcare which was "likely to rank alongside step-changes such as antibiotics and MRI".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Root did not get to lead the best version of Alastair Cook, but the late-career Sir Chef would improve the current England team.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
What’s Next: Citi analyst Alastair Syme notes that BP trades at 5.6 times trailing enterprise value to debt-adjusted cash flow—a valuation multiple used for oil-and-gas companies—assuming roughly $70 a barrel oil.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Normally I sit next to Alastair Nurton in Maths but this morning Alastair Nurton was sitting next to David Ockeridge.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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