one-night stand
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The film stars James Rottger and Elle Watson as Cameron and Eilidh - mismatched flatmates who face the prospect of parenthood after a one-night stand.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Versus the will they or won’t they attempt anything forever or it’s a one-night stand and so and so overheard this and there’s a misunderstanding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 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
October 28th, Hôtel des Arcades, Dunkerque.—Another one-night stand.
From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Hugh Gibson
