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
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
When I was in college, I became pregnant after a one-night stand, and although I originally wanted to raise the baby, by the time she was born I had decided on adoption.
From Slate • Aug. 23, 2020
It was a theatrical company that had played a one-night stand at the local opera-house the evening before, and was now once more upon its wandering way.
From October Vagabonds by Le Gallienne, Richard
