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Alex

American  
[al-iks] / ˈæl ɪks /

noun

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


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The discovery was made by ten students enrolled in the university's "Field Course in Astrophysics," taught by Professor Alex Ji, deputy Project Scientist for SDSS-V, along with graduate teaching assistants Hillary Andales and Pierre Thibodeaux.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Benchmark analyst Yi Fu Lee initiated coverage on Palantir, praising its AI technology, competitive positioning, and CEO Alex Karp’s leadership.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

If they remain third, it would be only their fifth top-three finish in 13 seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She knew it wasn’t hers; she knew that Alex Rover was just asking Jack a science question—but it was still a letter.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr