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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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Trust in science has plummeted—and Alan Alda thinks improv can turn the tide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 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

To Alda, who had received her old companion, since Marilda seemed unable to let her husband out of her sight; it was explained that she was going too, happen what would. 

From Modern Broods by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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