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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Back at the Calderwood Inn, Alexandra, 28, is at the pool table with her fiancé Andrew, 26.
From BBC
Although smoke-filled pubs are hard to fathom for younger Scots, Alexandra and Andrew say they would not necessarily be opposed to indoor smoking areas in areas that do not serve food.
From BBC
Scientist Alexandra, 32, refuses to download Max "out of contrariness" to its heavy-handed promotion.
From Barron's
Alexandra Thornton, senior director of financial regulation policy at the Center for American Progress, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, welcomes congressional involvement.
From Barron's
Republican assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo, of California, has also filed legislation to change the holiday's name to Farmworker Day.
From BBC
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