adultery
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We are a long way from those midcentury stories, like “Citizen Kane,” whose decisive moments hinged on adultery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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 mystery that Cave carves out of Fred’s apparent adultery is so thin that it’s transparent.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 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
Naturally the righteous Susanna refused them, even though this meant she would be accused and stoned for adultery.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing adultery
Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 2
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