one-night stand
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For four seasons, the actress appeared as "Maw Maw" Thompson, great-grandmother to Jimmy, who becomes a single father after his baby's mother, with whom he had a one night stand, is sentenced to death.
From Fox News • Jan. 27, 2021
Mr Merriman denies the one night stand but accepts he went to Mr Carter's house because he had missed the last train.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2016
In Knocked Up, anyone who suggests that the 22-year-old protagonist could have an abortion after an awkward one night stand is derided as heartless.
From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2014
Q. Secret Pregnancy: A friend of mine is pregnant as a result of a one night stand with an acquaintance.
From Slate • Oct. 3, 2011
"Listen, Buddy," said the Triangle stage hand, with a deprecatory gesture, "this here shooting gallery is just a one night stand for Us."
From Time Magazine Archive
