Definitions
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- proper noun A female
given name , a contraction ofMaria Lisa or MariaLuisa , though sometimes regarded as a re-interpretation of the nameMelissa as a homophone in another European language.
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Examples
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Marissa is doing a good job proofreading your work.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » David’s Second Review Forum 2009
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Marissa is new to Emerson but has worked at many salons including Gary Manuel in Bellevue.
Archive 2008-11-01 2008
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Marissa is new to Emerson but has worked at many salons including Gary Manuel in Bellevue.
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Soon, Marissa is going to wake up and realize she is so much better than you and your life.
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Marissa is even a fellow wine journalist ... so it was a fun time all around.
From the Vine 2005
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She had vowed not to think, but she kept wondering what would happen if she called Marissa and immediately shied away from the prospect.
Terms Of Surrender Janet Dailey 1982
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She had vowed not to think, but she kept wondering what would happen if she called Marissa and immediately shied away from the prospect.
Terms Of Surrender Janet Dailey 1982
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Marissa is older, Dforce is 19, Fitz is 16, Stefan is 15, Avi is 16, Wings is 14, Whovian is 15, David is 21, and that’s about all I know for sure.
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I read one of your comments in Marissa’s forum, and being a Christian as well can understand that some fellow believers can jump to conclusions, rather than doin’ what Jesus told us to do.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Asaya’s Review Forum 2009
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I sip my tea and feel sorry for myself for a little while, then flip open my phone and call Marissa.
One Night That Changes Everything Lauren Barnholdt 2010
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