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amours

noun

plural of amour

as in affairs

a brief romantic relationship in her memoirs the diva candidly recalls her amours with some of opera's best-known tenors and baritones

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Shelley served as the Warriors’ associate general counsel and director of business and legal affairs and risk management, and Vasquez was the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The new complaints allege that recommendation was overruled by the company's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Lehane, which is responsible for public relations, public policy and political relationships.

— Shannon Bond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

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By blending family drama, steamy romances, and picturesque lakeside views, the series has captured millions of viewers and even secured an early season 2 renewal.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
Then there are the theatergoers, which at this theater means those who appreciate classic romances and comedies but are also not afraid of new works.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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Puppy love and summer flings abound when Tom Holland's Peter Parker goes on a European vacation to spend quality time with his crush MJ (Zendaya) and instead gets thrown into a few international incidents.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
From short-term flings to longstanding love stories, nepo babies have a way of gravitating toward one another.

— Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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