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Bea

American  
[bee] / bi /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Beatrice.

BEA British  

abbreviation

  1. British European Airways

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Bea earned her second World Cup podium this season, finishing third at Copper Mountain, Colo., in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

By the time Bea is ready to start her tricks, Chloe is already two or three runs deep into her bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

She’s a stark juxtaposition to the more calculated Bea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Although Twila and Bea discover new romantic relationships after the deaths of their husbands — Twila’s is particularly unexpected — “Ponies” is rooted in female friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

“I’m sorry about the misunderstanding, but Bea Trixie said she’s seen you playing catch with Annie. She said you two have a lot of fun. Can’t you play with her?”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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