Alessandra

[ al-uh-san-druh, -sahn-; Italian ah-les-sahn-drah ]

noun

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For days, New York Times columnist Alessandra Stanley has been mired in controversy.
A Sexism Problem at The New York Times | Keli Goff | September 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
After Alessandro Bernaroli became Alessandra, the state dissolved her marriage.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions | Barbie Latza Nadeau | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
When Alessandro Bernaroli met his wife-to-be, Alessandra, he knew he loved her despite his confusion over his gender.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions | Barbie Latza Nadeau | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
By allowing the Alessandra Bernarolis to stay married, it essentially has given the green light to civil unions.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions | Barbie Latza Nadeau | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In 2009, they traveled to Thailand, where Bernaroli had sex reassignment surgery and became Alessandra, too.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions | Barbie Latza Nadeau | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

A famous passage in the 42d canto, is now universally admitted to be a description of Alessandra.
The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) | Anna Jameson
Among the personal charms of Alessandra, the most striking was the beauty and luxuriance of her hair.
The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) | Anna Jameson
The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe | Edgar Allan Poe
If I do Alessandra, it is because we both need the money and the prestige; but I do not despair, and you must not.
The Light of the Star | Hamlin Garland
Well, report to me to-morrow about Alessandra, then I will decide upon the whole matter.
The Light of the Star | Hamlin Garland

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