Example Sentences
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Her name wasn’t Dido but Elishat, transcribed by the ancient Greeks as Elissa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
The inciting incident came on Nov. 18 with the release of a video message featuring Kelly and five other Democrats — Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, and Reps.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
It was only when things got to a crisis point that Elissa was told constipation was causing Ivan's pain.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
Elissa, 35, from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, said she had constantly gone to her GP to try to get help and answers.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
Either Elissa or the twins is sure to be there.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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