suitor
Example Sentences
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Penelope is later seen declaring that "Ithaca's king is coming back", but her main suitor Antinous refuses to believe it.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Such “poison pills” can award extra shares to nonhostile shareholders, and are a common tactic when a company is fending off an unwelcome suitor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
When her suitor mistakes the blood for an injury, it soon becomes clear that his expensive education was somewhat incomplete.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
The suitor gradually sweetened its offer—backed by Ellison’s billionaire father, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison; private-equity firm RedBird Capital; and a group of sovereign-wealth funds—until Warner agreed to reopen negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
After the last drop of spring water has been drunk, the young woman’s suitor is supposed to return to life.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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