one-night stand
Example Sentences
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Although raised by a conventional Jewish couple in Armonk, north of New York City, Naomi was the product of a one-night stand between her mother and a Black scientist.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
To pay homage to their lengthy one-night stand that turned into a lifelong commitment, Ms. Lopez surprised Mr. Rogers with a custom flag to hang on the mobile minibar and later at home.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2021
She isn’t on speaking terms with her own sister because my sister-in-law had an abortion two years ago after a one-night stand.
From Slate • Nov. 10, 2020
Jess is adamant that the daughter Sam fathered with her, the result of their one-night stand, is meant to be the island's true leader, its Mother.
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2020
October 28th, Hôtel des Arcades, Dunkerque.—Another one-night stand.
From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Gibson, Hugh
