affair

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Three years ago, “Vanderpump Rules” stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix split after nine years when Madix learned that Sandoval had been having an affair with their co-star and friend Raquel Leviss for seven months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Moroccan authorities meanwhile made no comment and "preferred not to get involved in this football affair" following the CAF decision, Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While Thursday's play-off semi-final against Bosnia promises to be a tighter affair, Wales have the memory of previous campaigns to know they can find different ways of winning.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation process was setting up to be a sleepy affair.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Life holds no more joy for him if he has to forgo this affair.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque