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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

Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The current version exempts punishment for legal, healthcare and media professionals who provide medical treatment and other services for gay people, or report on LGBTQ+ news.

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

Khalid wouldn’t have wanted me telling anyone I might be gay.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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