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

I don’t think you can say, “Will you marry me?” without also having said, “Remember that drunken one-night stand that started this romance? It turns out you were sleeping with my evil twin.”

From Slate • Jun. 20, 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

It was a theatrical company that had played a one-night stand at the local opera-house the evening before, and was now once more upon its wandering way.

From October Vagabonds by Le Gallienne, Richard