Alissa
Americannoun
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"Most of us aren't violent," said Alissa, a student in Marseille.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
But don’t tell that to Kevin and Alissa Kashani.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
There, she was relied on as the team’s top three-point shooter, and after Alissa Pili left, their top scorer overall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 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
Alissa added that the rollback could overwhelm the healthcare systems in Florida financially and health-wise, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
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