affair
Example Sentences
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At least he’s justified, he believes, having caught Lisa in an affair with her scene partner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner has become a buzzy affair on the Washington, D.C., calendar because of all the prominent journalists, politicians and celebrities on hand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Its premiere in Los Angeles -- the adopted home of the "Billie Jean" performer -- also became a family affair, led by the film's star and icon's nephew Jaafar Jackson.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“But I think that any therapist, any counselor, anybody who has been through divorce can tell you that for an affair to begin, there is already likely a problem with the marriage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The noise from the party had risen in geometrically spiraling quantities in irregular intervals since the affair had begun shortly after noon.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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