gay
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He and his “Fernwood” sidekick Fred Willard played one of primetime’s first gay couples on “Roseanne,” and Mull guest-hosted “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson” 30 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected criminal network believed to be behind dozens of fake asylum claims from people pretending to be gay.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Its founder previously said the group did not create or support fabricated evidence in asylum claims and it was not up to the organisation to determine whether any individual was actually gay.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“But it’s a problem that may have nothing to do with gay nightlife. It’s bigger. It’s a California business problem. Without a seat at Meta’s table, we will all be closed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
But the house was not deserted, and the best parlour seemed to be in use, for there were white curtains fluttering in its window, and the window was open and gay with flowers.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
In the rhinestone-clad, quick-witted country music queen, many gays and lesbians saw an unexpected but unwavering ally that advocated for their dignity and rights long before it was popular to do so.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Once you find your gaggle of gays, you want to keep up with them.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
"But so much attention to female fandom... risks overshadowing what a bountiful gift Heated Rivalry is to the gays," wrote David Rooney in the Hollywood Reporter.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
Many gays and lesbians say gender identity strips same-sex attraction of its meaning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Eventually I lose myself a little in his life, dancing along with Austin, William, Nicolas, and a few hundred other gays and lesbians when the parade organizers blast the Village People’s “In the Navy.”
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
Hot To Go, which she's described as "YMCA, but gayer", came with big goofy dance moves; and Red Wine Supernovas's singalong chorus gave me actual goosebumps.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024
Chosen family—it doesn’t get much gayer than that.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2019
But like just know that it will be gayer and gimpier than Season 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2019
Olympic Committee wanted to change the event’s motto to “darker, gayer, different.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2018
“In Lit class I’m going to write you a sonnet about how nothing could possibly be gayer than writing your friend a haiku.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
And the cast themselves are down with the show being referred to as "the gayest Marvel project yet."
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024
One of the most talked-about shows streaming right now also happens to be one of the gayest shows streaming right now.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
“I am, without a doubt, the gayest man I know,” he told The Times in May 2008.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
“It’s like literally the gayest conversation I have ever had,” Aidan said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2021
“Oh my God. Simon was such a sweet baby gay, writing the gayest fanfiction. I love it.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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