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[gey] / geɪ /




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That included his stepfather, Ed Kovac, the homicide cop and former Marine who’d had a partner on the force who was gay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Diagnoses of syphilis in gay and bisexual men dropped sharply – down 19% to their lowest level since 2016.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They were semi-forcefully grouped together by fellow student comedians who thought being gay would unite them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Here, the city’s identity as a gay haven was in full view.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Emma spoke her pity so very kindly, that with a sudden accession of gay thought, he cried,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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