Bea

American

[bee] / bi /

noun

a first name, form of Beatrice.

BEA British

abbreviation

British European Airways

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For the pair of South Bay natives, Chloe, from Torrance, and Bea spend their free time shopping, soaking up the sun or going to the beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

At 11 years old, Bea Kim watched in awe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Reaching over to hug Bea, Chloe seems to light up when she can talk about other riders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Bea earned her second World Cup podium this season, finishing third at Copper Mountain, Colo., in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

I check to see if Bea Trixie and Mrs. Caconi and Mrs. Mattaman are still there.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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