Alex
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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