extramarital affair

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During the trial, the court heard how Richins, 35, had racked up millions of dollars in debt, had taken out life insurance policies on her husband, and was having an extramarital affair.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Social media users shared unverified rumors alleging an extramarital affair, amplifying the story with hashtags like #Coldplaygate.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

His extramarital affair had made him persona non grata in the state, but Ms. Haley pressed him repeatedly in private to help finance her campaign, according to three people with knowledge of the situation.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

A vice education minister resigned after acknowledging an extramarital affair and a vice justice minister resigned over an alleged violation of election law.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

Women who claim their husbands are not doing their share of their housework or who want to put a stop to an extramarital affair bring the matter before a judge.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García