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Alda

American  
[ahl-duh, awl-, al-] / ˈɑl də, ˈɔl-, ˈæl- /

noun

  1. Frances, 1885–1952, U.S. operatic singer.

  2. a first name.


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After his run playing surgeon Hawkeye Pierce on “M*A*S*H,” Alda eventually shifted his focus from acting to science.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

"The Four Seasons," which first premiered a year ago, is based on the Alan Alda film of the same name that follows a group of friends as they navigate life's challenges.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Rui Franco, a city councillor whose close friend and former colleague Alda Matias was killed in Wednesday's crash, said he was in shock.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

Her passing drew heartfelt tributes from fans and longtime co-stars Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and Jamie Farr, as well as from PETA, where she was a passionate advocate for animal rights.

From Salon May 31, 2025

How much more selfish she must have grown than Alda in this last half year!

From The Pillars of the House, V1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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