Alecto

American

[uh-lek-toh] / əˈlɛk toʊ /

noun

Classical Mythology.

one of the Furies.

Alecto British

/ əˈlɛktəʊ /

noun

Greek myth one of the three Furies; the others are Megaera and Tisiphone

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Mars is in the grip of another woman, the fury Alecto, whose hair stands on end and whose eyes bulge with madness.

From New York Times

During the virtual hearing, Sarrao, Alecto’s representative, said Olympia has not been busy and does not provide enough services to justify staying open.

From Los Angeles Times

It isn’t the first time Alecto Healthcare has made a decision that affects the health of a community.

From Los Angeles Times

The owner of those hospitals, Alecto Healthcare, also closed a hospital in Fairmont in March.

From Washington Times

Former owner Alecto Healthcare closed the medical center in March, saying it had lost $19 million over three years and could not find a suitable buyer.

From Washington Times

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