affairs
Example Sentences
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Unprecedented sports feats and historical firsts are usually joyous affairs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said a lasting deal should be one "that takes into consideration the security interests of regional states, sticking to the principle of non-interference in the interior affairs of other countries".
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
In the 250th year of the Declaration of Independence, this is a sobering state of affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Kevin Craven, chief executive of defence trade association, said Healey's resignation has "sent us reeling" and is "truly a damning reflection on the current state of affairs".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Hamilton requested a brief delay so that he could complete some pending legal business and put his personal affairs in order.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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