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Alani

American  
[uh-lay-nahy, uh-lah-nee] / əˈleɪ naɪ, əˈlɑ ni /

plural noun

  1. a nomadic Iranian people who flourished in the 2nd–4th centuries a.d. and are ancestors of the present-day Ossets.


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The death prompted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to launch an investigation in June into the maker of Celsius and Alani Nu over energy drinks that he says are marketed to teens and children.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The makers of major energy drink brands like Celsius, Alani Nu, C4 and Ghost say they neither market nor give out free samples to consumers under 18.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

“He’s a great coach,” guard Alani Noa said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025

Celsius stock gained 63% as its Alani Nu acquisition and deepened partnership with distributor PepsiCo boosted revenue significantly.

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

Know, O King of the Vandals and Alani, that the tyrant Godas has perished, having fallen into our hands, and that the island is again under thy kingdom, and celebrate the festival of triumph.

From History of the Wars, Books III and IV The Vandalic War by H. B. Dewing

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