Tess
Americannoun
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Tess Gerritsen, the author of many thrillers, once had an older character, a former spy, observe that for a clandestine agent “gray hair is the best disguise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Broadcaster Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and former Strictly professional Johannes Radebe made their presenting debut on Saturday, taking over from long-running hosting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the show last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Fantastic as it is, “Working Girl’s” core flaw is that Tess can’t snag her seat at the conference table until she yanks Katharine out of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Even without a degree, Tess is ambitious to climb the corporate ladder — once she swaps out her practical white sneakers for a pair of pumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
“I’d love to roam through the wilderness!” said Tess.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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