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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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“And as his girlfriend, she’s always been supportive of him. So even in costume, it was like she was literally holding space for his story. It felt authentic, not just comedic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There was the time, just a few years later, when I re-loaded that same car to move from Illinois back to California, with a whole new girlfriend as my passenger.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

But three months after proposing to his girlfriend, he discovered that not only did he want one, he needed mini Yorkshire puddings with prime rib and horseradish cream at the event.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This one had a little body and a roundish head and reminded me of Popeye’s girlfriend, Olive Oyl.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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