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alpha

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /
NOUN
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An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Gadd adds that whether or not we like to admit it, we’re drawn to alpha male characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Around the same time, a new alpha male rose to dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Unfortunately, a short seller couldn’t have turned a profit with these stocks, because the 81.4% negative alpha didn’t reflect borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I eat when I’m hungry, not when some alpha tells me I’m allowed to eat.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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