affair
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Earlier this year, the office of Mexico’s attorney general claimed officials were unaware of Jando’s true identity and role in the Zambada affair until recently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Times, CNN, and other outlets that have covered the imbroglio have scrupulously avoided using the word affair.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
It turns out the only things you need to make an in-office research presentation a standing-room-only affair are three Jonas Brothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But it’s Bracco who keeps the movie honest, making the wronged wife more than a stock character and giving the affair consequences the movie can’t romanticize away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Well thrown, sir!" someone shouted from across the playground, and Matilda, who was mesmerised by the whole crazy affair, saw Amanda Thripp descending in a long graceful parabola on to the playing-field beyond.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
The roughly 90-person “AI responsibility” unit will join Google’s global affairs organization, which is focused on lobbying and public policy for the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It recognises Protestantism and Catholicism as official religions, but practising organisations must register with the government -- something many Christians feel yields an unacceptable amount of control over church affairs and teachings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Panettiere's decision to publicly share her struggles is worthy of respect, said William Moyers, the vice-president of public affairs for Hazelden Betty Ford, the largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the US.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
He also decided to enter a business relationship with Morgan, who offered to manage Spooner’s creative affairs and help him take “Afro-Punk” to the next level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
She maintained far more control of her wealth and affairs than any woman Nhamo knew.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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