affair

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Moroccan authorities meanwhile made no comment and "preferred not to get involved in this football affair" following the CAF decision, Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But while her previous pictures never shied away from tenderness despite their outré scenarios, her latest is a far more melancholy affair.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

While Thursday's play-off semi-final against Bosnia promises to be a tighter affair, Wales have the memory of previous campaigns to know they can find different ways of winning.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation process was setting up to be a sleepy affair.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

“I’m sure they would put together the most elegant affair if you agreed to be part of it.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu