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
They did also extend qualifying offers to Rae Burrell, Julie Vanloo and Alissa Pili this week, essentially retaining their rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 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
“My jaw dropped,” Alissa, who is also the president of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, told Salon in a phone interview.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
Joan Didion fell in love with movies as a girl but would sour on Hollywood after working there, Alissa Wilkinson writes in ‘We Tell Ourselves Stories.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
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