affair
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SK Group shares have more than tripled in value since December 2015, when Chey publicly disclosed his extramarital affair.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
As modern musicals go, this is a low-key affair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The White House released form 278e, his annual ethics disclosure, a normally nerds-only affair.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was the start of a love affair when Keegan scored on his debut against Queens Park Rangers.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fashion shows in the restaurant during lunch and tea hours were a weekly affair to display the store’s newest merchandise.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
In Homer’s original poem, the gods hold meetings, argue, play favorites and meddle so routinely in human affairs that Athena is practically a second protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
In recent years, as well as writing and presenting documentaries for Radio 4, Stourton fronted the network's religious affairs programme, Sunday, as well as regularly hosting The World At One and The World This Weekend.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Laurie Schalow, Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs and food-safety officer, said in a brief statement that the chain was tracking the investigation, adding: “At this time, we don’t believe the ingredients we source are associated.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary embarks on a series of extramarital affairs after indulging in romantic fiction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
I am sorry that I had to be away so long to-day; but you will, I know, forgive one who has so many important affairs in hand.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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The Poet X
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