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
The concerns about a vaccine mandate rollback are urgent, Alissa said.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025
An important step in the quest to lessen anxiety is to stop fighting it, said Alissa Jerud, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025
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