Alexandria
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Arabic Al-Iskandarîyah. a seaport in northern Egypt, in the Nile delta: founded in 332 b.c. by Alexander the Great; ancient center of learning.
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a city in northeastern Virginia, south of the District of Columbia.
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a city in central Louisiana, on the Red River.
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One-time capital city of ancient Egypt, a center consecutively of Greek, Jewish, and Christian culture.
Founded by and named for Alexander the Great.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote in December: “The American people want leaders who are laser-focused on making life affordable for all.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who unseated a member of the House Democratic leadership in a stunning 2018 primary upset in New York, had been a Sanders campaign organizer and remains his close ally.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proved to be one of the biggest attractions at the conference beyond Rubio.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
The program began with a speech delivered by an excited Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026
But in most ways, time has not been kind to Alexandria.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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