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one-night stand

[wuhn-nahyt stand] / ˈwʌnˌnaɪt ˈstænd /


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They even elicited testimony from Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, that Cohen had promised to “rain legal hell on” her if she ever told the story of her one-night stand with Trump.

From Slate May 8, 2024

Although raised by a conventional Jewish couple in Armonk, north of New York City, Naomi was the product of a one-night stand between her mother and a Black scientist.

From Washington Post Mar. 30, 2023

To pay homage to their lengthy one-night stand that turned into a lifelong commitment, Ms. Lopez surprised Mr. Rogers with a custom flag to hang on the mobile minibar and later at home.

From New York Times Jul. 9, 2021

Jess is adamant that the daughter Sam fathered with her, the result of their one-night stand, is meant to be the island's true leader, its Mother.

From Salon Oct. 20, 2020

October 28th, Hôtel des Arcades, Dunkerque.—Another one-night stand.

From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Gibson, Hugh




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