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affair

[uh-fair] / əˈfɛər /




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His behaviour during the Gianluca Prestianni affair in the Benfica-Real Madrid Champions League encounter did not lose him fans at the Bernabeu, including the president.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A text message told attendees to expect a more subdued affair described as “a gathering for people who wanted to convene, eat and drink and be with community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner has become a buzzy affair on the Washington, D.C., calendar because of all the prominent journalists, politicians and celebrities on hand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Newman isn’t a fan of infidelity clauses that require a spouse to pay up if they have an affair, since cheating can be tough to prove in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

She brought the socially connected Mrs. Walter into her confidence about the love affair with Elisha.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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