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alpha

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /
NOUN
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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

“New York is a plenty large enough market to drive major alpha for a fund like ours.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Only the trainer better make sure he always remains super alpha.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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