Melissa
Classical Mythology. the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.
Also Me·lis·sie, Me·lis·sy [muh-lis-ee]. /məˈlɪs i/. a female given name.
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How to use Melissa in a sentence
It was great to see my favorites again, especially Melissa, Gregory, Kwame, Kristen and Brooke, all of whom can hold their ground against the heavyweight celebrity chefs the show usually brings on.
Top Chef: Portland Was the Kindest Season Yet. Does the Finale Change That? | Elijah Wolfson | July 2, 2021 | TimeSo, in my opinion, Ryan stole 51 years of Melissa’s life and 47 from Coleen.
Melissa still blots up the ink regularly with humor of all genres.
Style Conversational Week 1432: The winsome wisdom of Melissa Balmain | Pat Myers | April 15, 2021 | Washington PostBefore his death, Michael’s wife, Melissa, met with his attending physician, who she says decided against the further treatment she had requested because he had no “quality” of life.
A bioethicist warns that informed consent is endangered | Karen Tucker | March 12, 2021 | Washington PostLast week, Melissa, a donor from Tampa, Florida went above and beyond for a mom in Hollywood, California named Vivian.
For her part, Melissa shows the frustration and powerlessness of a woman devoted to a man she no longer understands – or trusts.
War Is About More Than Heroes, Martyrs, and Patriots | Nathan Bradley Bethea | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut, Melissa said, the show could only end with—as her mother would want—a joke.
Melissa Rivers: Life After Joan—A Funny, Moving Celebration on a Special 'Fashion Police' | Tim Teeman | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"Melissa, you're from part of me that cannot be lasered off," Rivers said.
Melissa Rivers: Life After Joan—A Funny, Moving Celebration on a Special 'Fashion Police' | Tim Teeman | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet even as her mother lobbed insults, Melissa was shown looking on, delight and pride in her eyes.
Melissa Rivers: Life After Joan—A Funny, Moving Celebration on a Special 'Fashion Police' | Tim Teeman | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe cherished her photographs the most: of Rosenberg, Melissa, and Cooper.
George and Melissa were placed on top and given hold of the strap that was to steady them in their place.
Death Valley in '49 | William Lewis ManlyAs between him and one Melissa Grider an engagement to join themselves together in the bonds of matrimony had been arranged.
Sundry Accounts | Irvin S. CobbBut Melissa, that comely and comfortable person, remained practical even when most loving.
Sundry Accounts | Irvin S. CobbMiss Melissa's hands went up in the air and her voice rose in a shrill shriek as she saw her brother's condition.
The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone | Richard BonnerOn the night of the start, Miss Melissa looked into his room every few minutes to make sure he had not escaped.
The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone | Richard Bonner
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