noun
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1844–1925, queen consort of Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland
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1872–1918, the wife of Nicholas II of Russia; her misrule while Nicholas was supreme commander of the Russian forces during World War I precipitated the Russian Revolution
Example Sentences
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The contest was postponed from Sunday after heavy rain halted the WTA final between Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Morecroft, of Alexandra Street in Blaina, coached the under-eights and under-nines before becoming chairman in 2023.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Alexandra, we hear you occasionally talking to Sophia during some rough moments?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Alexandra Johnson, senior research manager at CCDH, said there was "some hope to be gained" from the report as it showed regulation does have an impact.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Alexandra continued being the decaying shantytown it was before I was born.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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