Alissa
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Despite England's dominance, Italy managed to secure a bonus point after tries from Vittoria Vecchini and Alissa Ranuccini, who scored either side of a penalty try, with Francesca Sgorbini grabbing the crucial fourth try.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Baby Alissa suffered severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen caused by the placenta coming away from the womb wall.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Despite those serious intentions, Angelenos have been poking fun at the “Great Green Bin Apocalypse of 2025,” as journalist and podcaster Alissa Walker framed the situation on Bluesky.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2025
“Call and discuss the detrimental effect of this decision on the health of the children and the health of the public in general,” Alissa said.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
By Alissa Wilkinson Liveright: 272 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
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