Alvin
Americannoun
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a town in southern Texas.
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a first name: from Old English words meaning “elf ” and “friend.”
Example Sentences
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He wrote a letter to Judge Alvin Hellerstein pleading for leniency, arguing that she still had much to contribute to society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Hegseth, who has overseen operations, reportedly clashed with Admiral Alvin Holsey, former commander of U.S.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Alvin Hooks called Army First Sergeant Victor Maples to the stand after that morning’s recess.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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