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Alex

American  
[al-iks] / ˈæl ɪks /

noun

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


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The extraordinary exchange was captured by the documentary filmmaker Alex Holder, who was granted extensive access to Graham since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Alex Cummings from the St George area of Bristol, is also self-employed as a sound designer.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Among the photos on crosses were Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp received $160,000 in coverage for health and medical services.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Jonah crowded close, with Chip and Katherine and Alex pressed in tightly beside him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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