lover

Example Sentences

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A heated courtroom exchange erupted Monday in the critical punitive phase of the civil wrongful death trial against Rebecca Grossman and her former lover, onetime Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“If you’re an anchovy lover, this has your name on it,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Claw machine lover Neiki Lee carefully lowers the metal jaws of a crane with a joystick into a pool of prizes, only to have the small toy slip from its clutches again and again.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Given the cancer diagnosis, did Manilow worry that fans might interpret the song — a teary goodbye from a well-wishing lover — as a more permanent farewell?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“So I suppose I know who your lover is now,” I call to my twin sister.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black