Definitions

et al.

[et al, ahl, awl] / ɛt ˈæl, ˈɑl, ˈɔl /

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et alia et aliae et alii

et al

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et alia et aliae et alii

Example Sentences

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“Monsanto’s involvement with the Williams et al paper did not rise to the level of authorship and was appropriately disclosed in the acknowledgments,” Bayer said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

At the inaugural tournament in 2007, Zimbabwe clinched a surprise victory over an Australia side featuring Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee et al.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The findings were published as Obuchi et al.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

They could also vote on huffy resolutions declaring their distaste for Boasberg et al.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2025

She'd considered taking a shower in the locker room at school, but that might be even more dangerous, Tina et al.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell