Theresa
Americannoun
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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.
noun
Example Sentences
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His serious spinal injury was triggered by a fall in 2021 that required emergency surgery to prevent paralysis, his manager Theresa Fortier said in a statement at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle also ordered that she not practice as a speech-language pathologist in California, where she has been licensed since 2016, while the criminal case is pending.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle set Reiner’s next court appearance for April 29, and asked Reiner if he understood that he was waiving his right to a speedier hearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Two years before that, Corbyn’s Labour had nearly scored an upset victory over the Tories and then-Prime Minister Theresa May, winning nearly 12.9 million votes.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
Evelyn, who was Michael S.’s sort-of girlfriend, made a rhinoceros sound and took Theresa over to Anthony and Ant’s group.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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