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Alex

American  
[al-iks] / ˈæl ɪks /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Alexander, Alexandra.


Example Sentences

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They were the foundation for the second great team Sir Alex Ferguson built that became the first in England to win the Treble in 1999.

From BBC

“Our clients are prepared to mount a vigorous constitutional challenge if this measure advances,” wrote Alex Spiro, an attorney who has represented billionaires such as Elon Musk in a December letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times

Sixth seed Alex de Minaur believes he has the ability to be a serious contender for major honours and become the first Australian to win the men's singles title at his home Grand Slam since Mark Edmondson in 1976.

From BBC

There are so many songs that are so Alex and Poppy-esque, but “August” is so Poppy.

From The Wall Street Journal

For two years, Alex Coleman of Brentwood has been the ringer you want on your pickup basketball team at the local park.

From Los Angeles Times