Example Sentences
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Elissa, who has a long‑term health condition, says the stress has led to hospital visits.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
There are over 100,000 Jews in Michigan, and Rogers lost his 2024 Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin by less than 20,000 votes.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
In 2024, when Rogers ran for the Senate against Elissa Slotkin, who would go on to win the race, he needed Trump’s endorsement.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Elissa Federoff, the chief distribution officer at Neon, who’s handling the film’s domestic distribution, said that audiences are connecting to “EPiC” because it “offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Elvis at his peak.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Elissa asked her when they heard the directive.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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