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affair

[uh-fair] / əˈfɛər /




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There is no assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

They will need to plan and prepare to work longer and save more from a much earlier age, the economic affairs committee said.

From BBC

AFP was shown the note from COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry body in charge of Palestinian civilian affairs, which says the field was not authorised.

From Barron's

South Africa's home affairs department described these accusations as "unsubstantiated".

From BBC

The Visalia Unified School District’s public board meeting in March was a festive and upbeat affair with a performance by a student chamber music group and a commendation for a high school cheer squad.

From Los Angeles Times