one-night stand
Example Sentences
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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
Miller later admitted in court, however, that the relationship was not just a one-night stand, an implication echoed by multiple voicemails reviewed by Salon, which Miller left on Delgado's phone early in their relationship.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2020
When I was in college, I became pregnant after a one-night stand, and although I originally wanted to raise the baby, by the time she was born I had decided on adoption.
From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2020
Applications for time had to be made individually to every manager direct, even in the case of the most obscure one-night stand.
From Charles Frohman: Manager and Man by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
