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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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“He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"Once we submit this one, you can go live with the girlfriend because you will get three months limited leave to remain," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Not only do his friends have no idea he exists, but his girlfriend MJ -- played by Zendaya -- has a new love interest.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I also felt he was more than fair to his girlfriend and her children, given that he gives them much more than they give him.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

He had to, especially if it meant avoiding his father’s girlfriend, Leandra.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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