Alastair
Americannoun
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The launch party for Alastair McKimm’s new magazine, Prototype, was cracking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 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
Ex-England skipper Alastair Cook added: "Where is the actual leadership? Why has McCullum had to deal with it? People who are making decisions are hiding away from the media."
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 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
Mum's gone to Cheltenham today to speak with builders, so I'd told Dad I'd probably go and play electronic battleships at Alastair Nurton's.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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