alpha
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“Jason really makes Floyd the alpha in their relationship,” says Harbour of how Bateman’s approach “teed him up.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
However, these antibodies have been designed to spot markings - called folate receptor alpha - that appear on the outside of some ovarian cancer cells.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Like capybaras in the wild, zoo capybaras are polygamous, with one alpha male and several females forming a sort of harem.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
How Bruce the beakless parrot became an alpha male.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
He would say Yeah, absolutely, because he’s the alpha male.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
Vocabulary lists containing alpha
Computer Science and Technology - High School
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The Lions of Little Rock
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