suitor
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While working his way back home, he’s forced to outsmart a vicious beast at close quarters, and he takes up residence with a suitor.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Robert Pattinson’s oily suitor woos Penelope like a “Bachelorette” contestant: “It’s time to live again,” he urges her, certain that Penelope’s vengeful husband won’t come back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
No-frills airline EasyJet says it has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management - just days after it had accepted an offer from a rival suitor.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
It offended German sensibilities to have an Italian suitor for a blue-chip, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Antinoos replied: “What high and mighty talk, Telemakhos! No holding you! If every suitor gave what I may give him, he could be kept for months—kept out of sight!”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
The show, which will launch next year, will follow the familiar format of love-seeking contestants choosing between three potential suitors who are hidden behind a wall.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The fact that none of Penelope’s suitors could do that marked them as unfit to take his place as Ithaca’s king.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
BP on Friday said it was "launching a process to market its North Sea business for a potential sale", without being drawn on any potential suitors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In a series of X.com posts, James said he contemplated retirement before choosing the 76ers over several other suitors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Morning brought the suitors back, more insolent even than before.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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The Odyssey
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