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What does "this" refer here? A person or a name itself?

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Rebecca

Great question. "This" in this sentence refers to the child herself; Isabella. Ross is introducing his newborn daughter to his friends. You can use the word "this" to introduce a person that others have not met before. Ex: This is my friend Marie. Ex: I want to introduce you to my friend. Harry, this is Patrick.

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