affairs
Example Sentences
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs after a report about two Mexican governors who had their U.S. visas revoked amid probes into possible links to organized crime.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas earlier told AFP that Ukraine's attacks had spooked the Kremlin.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The elements of a diplomatic solution to the crisis were clear to anyone who had ever followed U.S.–Iranian affairs.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Among the topics likely to be discussed: No allegations of affairs between Gates and foundation employees have been made and no formal complaints have been made.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I’d been wondering whether something was wrong with me since the beginning of the semester, when I’d attended my first lecture on world affairs.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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