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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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Related: My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

"Once we submit this one, you can go live with the girlfriend because you will get three months limited leave to remain," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Not only do his friends have no idea he exists, but his girlfriend MJ -- played by Zendaya -- has a new love interest.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In January, he married his longtime girlfriend at a ceremony in Mississippi and honeymooned in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Fine! If you must know—yes, I was talking to Mellie. But she’s not my girlfriend anymore.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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