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Alastair

American  
[al-uh-ster, -stair] / ˈæl ə stər, -ˌstɛər /

noun

  1. a first name.


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The launch party for Alastair McKimm’s new magazine, Prototype, was cracking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

England had "no plan" and were "out of control" in the face of Razaullah's stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, according to former captain Alastair Cook.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Professor Alastair Denniston, an ophthalmologist who also worked on the report, described the technology as "an exceptional opportunity" for healthcare which was "likely to rank alongside step-changes such as antibiotics and MRI".

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Mum's gone to Cheltenham today to speak with builders, so I'd told Dad I'd probably go and play electronic battleships at Alastair Nurton's.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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