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Bea

American  
[bee] / bi /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Beatrice.

BEA British  

abbreviation

  1. British European Airways

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The 19-year-old Bea will make her Olympic debut Wednesday at Livigno Snow Park next to Chloe, the suddenly 25-year-old veteran.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

They’re simply California girls at heart, Bea said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

On Monday, Chloe Kim, a two-time Olympic snowboard champion whose parents are from South Korea, and snowboarder Bea Kim answered Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

At 11 years old, Bea Kim watched in awe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

“I see people. Bea Booker, librarian. Robert Johnson, bus driver. I have...I see people.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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