affair
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One of the women Gates had referred to having had an affair with—a “Russian nuclear physicist who I met through business activities,” he had said in his foundation town hall—was closely tied to TerraPower.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Zoe said in that moment all she could focus on was the revelation of the affair - her body had been overloaded with five shocks in about 40 seconds.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
But their tentative affair is secondary to the complex bond between Ali and Jersey, whose troubled connection with Davis helps Ali understand why her mother is so paranoid about her romantic choices.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Adam did his best to make it right, but Brian has been his own worst enemy during this entire affair.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Except Rooster Jim, but that was none of Traft’s affair.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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