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affair

[uh-fair] / əˈfɛər /




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The whole affair was tawdry, shabby, and cheap—designed to pander to downwardly mobile young men who felt angry at the world.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Rosa's mother has now announced through her lawyers that she is filing a lawsuit against the state and against Darmanin for their responsibilities in the affair.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Ms. Arno treats the affair with tact, showing how persecution and paranoia can become entangled without becoming identical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I said nothing, it was not my affair.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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