Theresa
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Also called Theresa of Avila. Saint. Also 1515–82, Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and writer.
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a female given name.
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Real name Alan Hope, the party leader challenged David Cameron's seat when he was elected prime minister in 2010, and stood against former prime minister Theresa May in the 2017 general election.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
During a meeting Wednesday between Wang and Philippine counterpart Theresa Lazaro, China's top diplomat noted "persistent difficulties and challenges in recent years" facing relations, according to a statement by Beijing's foreign ministry.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Theresa Brown came to medicine by an unlikely route, earning a doctorate in English before training as an oncology nurse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
For roughly two decades, Theresa Robertson managed her husband’s care while pursuing a career in telecommunications, and she found that there weren’t many tools available to help her.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
But when Old Theresa grabs your wrist and stares at you with those pale blue eyes...
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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