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
Example Sentences
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I played with Alexandra Ridout, who is an incredible trumpet player as well.
From Los Angeles Times
"Oxygen dissolved in our oceans is essential for sustaining marine life, promoting greater biodiversity and stronger ecosystems. However, over the past 50 years, two percent of oxygen in the seas worldwide has been lost each decade as global temperatures rise," explains co-lead author, Dr. Alexandra Auderset of the University of Southampton and formerly of Max Planck Institute of Chemistry, Mainz.
From Science Daily
"This case is about bribery in relation to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria during the period 2011 to 2015," said Alexandra Healy KC, prosecuting.
From BBC
“All law enforcement officers, including ICE, are bound by the Constitution,” said Alexandra Lopez, managing partner of a Chicago-based law firm specializing in immigration cases.
From Salon
Bromell was initially rushed to hospital in Oban and then transferred to the Royal Alexandra in Paisley.
From BBC
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