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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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“The flowers, the dog, my girlfriend singing to the ocean,” Faena said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It sounds, from what you say in your letter, like your husband wants a girlfriend, not a wife.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 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

By 15 March, Generalen was messaging Natland, the court heard, with the defendant then messaging his girlfriend to say he was "going on a crazy mission".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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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