Theresa

American  

[tuh-ree-suh, -zuh, te-re-sah] / təˈri sə, -zə, tɛˈrɛ sɑ /

noun

1. Also called Theresa of Avila.  Saint. Also 1515–82, Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and writer.

2. a female given name.

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Theresa British  

/ təˈriːzə /

noun

1. See Teresa

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Example Sentences

“We feel that we have no choice, at this juncture, but to withdraw as counsel and ask to be removed,” Jackson told Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa R. McGonigle.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2015, while home secretary, Theresa May introduced the offence of coercive and controlling behaviour as part of the Serious Crime Act.

From BBC

Dame Sarah told Theresa May her approach has always been to encourage clergy in their ministries, even if they were theologically opposed to the ordination of women.

From BBC

Prof Theresa Betancourt, author of Shadows into Light, a book about former child soldiers, calls this "the largest humanitarian disaster since World War Two".

From BBC

As he appeared in court in downtown Los Angeles, Mr Reiner only said "yes, your honour" when asked by Judge Theresa McGonigle if he understood that he has the right to a speedy trial.

From BBC