noun
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1844–1925, queen consort of Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland
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1872–1918, the wife of Nicholas II of Russia; her misrule while Nicholas was supreme commander of the Russian forces during World War I precipitated the Russian Revolution
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Writer Alexandra Samuel uses artificial intelligence as a coach to help improve her interpersonal soft skills and become a more thoughtful person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
He said he, along with Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, would "always strive to understand the life situations of different people".
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Life insurers and other insurance companies accounted for nearly 100% of the capital in the funds, said Alexandra Cooley, chief executive and chief investment officer of Nuveen Green Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Two large choirs also joined the orchestra at the sessions in April, which took place at Alexandra Palace in north London.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The first time I saw the favelas in Rio I said, “Yeah, that’s Alexandra, but on a hill.”
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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