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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Alexandra Silber spent much of her theater career with classic musicals, and several formative years studying acting in Scotland, so she felt it was her fate to adapt Lerner and Loewe’s 1947 fantasy romp, “Brigadoon.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Alexandra Ingersoll, a correspondent for One America News, told AFP she was inside when the commotion began, and saw Secret Service spring into action to protect the president.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
A number of well-known actors and actresses have appeared on the show over the years, including Ioan Gruffudd, Iwan Rheon, Michael Sheen and Alexandra Roach.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
She was a part of X Factor group Girl Band in 2008 - the same year as acts JLS and Alexandra Burke.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Alexandra had been married for thirty-three years; if it had made any impression on her one way or another, she never showed it.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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