affair
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The whole affair was tawdry, shabby, and cheap—designed to pander to downwardly mobile young men who felt angry at the world.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
He celebrated the affair wearing a spectacular getup largely sourced from Colombian fashion designer Adriana Kanal of KNL Style: padded, black-and-white wings over a latex vest, a fishnetted top and sky-high platform boots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But, speaking before a Senate committee on Tuesday, Darmanin said resources were not the problem in the Lyhanna affair.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
“Feeling here about the affair is intense,” the New York Times reported.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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