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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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Calvin Kern, 23, has been saving in the Lifetime ISA for two years and hopes to buy a two-bedroom property with his girlfriend before he turns 30.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

His girlfriend, Britany Jacobs, idled their car in a disabled parking spot, accompanied by the couple’s other child.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

“And as his girlfriend, she’s always been supportive of him. So even in costume, it was like she was literally holding space for his story. It felt authentic, not just comedic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There was the time, just a few years later, when I re-loaded that same car to move from Illinois back to California, with a whole new girlfriend as my passenger.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“But, Lena, you haven’t gotten the chance yet to meet...” said Molly loudly, hoping that her old girlfriend would change the topic of conversation.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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