one-night stand
Example Sentences
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Versus the will they or won’t they attempt anything forever or it’s a one-night stand and so and so overheard this and there’s a misunderstanding.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
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
Applications for time had to be made individually to every manager direct, even in the case of the most obscure one-night stand.
From Charles Frohman: Manager and Man by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
