affairs
Example Sentences
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Americans are in a cynical mood on foreign affairs, and many wonder why the U.S. should make sacrifices for an island some 6,000 miles away from Seattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
For the best part of a year, Angela Rayner's political ambitions have been stifled by an investigation into her tax affairs.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
At the same time, he possessed a sophisticated worldview and a deep grasp of foreign affairs.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Patrick Murphy, an urban affairs professor at the University of San Francisco who focuses on tax policy, doubts the legislation would have a significant effect on homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
But with the heavens also in turmoil, all the immortals were too concerned with their own affairs to attend to the ones on earth.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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