adultery
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In July 2025, Mrs. Paxton filed for divorce “on biblical grounds,” meaning adultery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Ms Martin's father Christopher had in turn produced the 1994 ITV documentary with Jonathan Dimbleby in which Prince Charles confessed to adultery.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
The military is particularly strict about romantic relationships, with rules against adultery, liaisons between employees of different rank, and various other types of relationships that could create ethical pitfalls.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025
“It’s about marriage, adultery and regular church attendance,” she whispered, clearly pleased with her pithy elevator pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
I think of last night and the idea of my mother committing adultery, hating my father for broken promises, and despising her only child who remains in town.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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