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
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In this week’s Screen Gab, “Dutton Ranch” executive producer Christina Alexandra Voros discusses the new series, plus streaming suggestions to add to your watch list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Alexandra Fine, a mother of three young children, spends about $85,000 a year on a team of seven that includes nannies, a home organizer, a handyman and a virtual assistant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Also, I absolutely love Alexandra Eala so I was pleased to see her reach the last 16 of a major for the first time.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Three years ago, Alexandra Eala was presented with her graduation diploma from the Rafael Nadal tennis academy by Iga Swiatek.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
I was Alexandra, I was South Africa, I was part of what Alan Paton described as “a tragically beautiful land.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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