Alston
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Traditional sports classes weren’t appealing, so Alston landed on circus clowning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Travel agent Alston Causey’s top choice for a domestic trip that feels international is Alaska, and he recommends cruising as the best way to tour the state.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Economic problems persist in any scenario, but escalation is worse,” Alston notes, adding that the cost to the global economy would be steep.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
"Some people might be surprised - global trade as a whole...has held up quite well," says economics professor Jun Du of Alston University.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
“You’re the Legendary Alston Boys—of course you found out about that stupid play. That’s when I learned my place, fellas. Please leave me alone.”
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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