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affair

[uh-fair] / əˈfɛər /




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Newsom faced renewed criticism for the affair during the 2018 governor’s race amid a larger reckoning over sexual misconduct in politics, corporate America and Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Because the intelligence agency knows of Almásy’s affair with Katharine, they assume Geoffrey’s death is suspicious and imprison Almásy as he tries to get help.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

A life-long love affair with Gwynedd led to Bev Hooper, 67, from Yorkshire, investing in a three-bedroom property with her sister on the Llŷn Peninsula 30 years ago.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The blithe and often zany choreography unfolded intriguingly as its asymmetrical configurations—involving four men, three women and three folding chairs—kept the whole theatrical affair deftly off balance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

However, the brief love affair with zero and infinity was not to last.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

But as is so often the case in world affairs, there are no good guys in the story and you have to pick your poison.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, according to an internal affairs complaint he filed with the department last year, which said he hoped the evidence would be used to discipline those responsible.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

While there have been diplomatic efforts to calm tensions, most recently with a meeting between their foreign affairs officials in Abuja, the issue has spread beyond politics.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Guest: Josh Keating, senior correspondent covering foreign affairs at Vox.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

“The affairs of their clients are absolutely safe in the hands of Mitchell, Sons, & Candy.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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