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Alea

American  
[ey-lee-uh] / ˈeɪ li ə /

noun

  1. Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.

  2. an ancient city on the E border of Arcadia, near Argolis.


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"This reveals where modern Christianity is today. I let it display itself," Alea said.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2024

Alea Britain had checked into Hotel Maya the night before and was planning to spend Friday jet skiing with friends.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2023

Another parent, Alea Bilski, told Today’s News-Herald in Lake Havasu City she learned of the scandal after her child heard about it from school staffers.

From Washington Times Nov. 15, 2022

Alea Simone was checking out of an Airbnb in Shreveport, La., where the property’s host asked her to put used towels and sheets in the laundry.

From New York Times Nov. 7, 2022

We bade an affectionate farewell to Alea, promising to send her intended husband back to the island as soon as possible.

From The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific by Alfred Pearse

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