affairs
Britishplural noun
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personal or business interests
his affairs were in disorder
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matters of public interest
current affairs
Vocabulary lists containing affairs
Example Sentences
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The current affairs prize went to Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, which was pulled by the BBC last year, which the broadcaster said was because of impartiality concerns.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Jack Feng, external affairs vice president for UCLA’s Graduate Students Assn., voiced support but said barriers persist for graduate, out-of-state, international and mid-career students.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Beijing viewed the comments as an unwelcome intrusion into its domestic affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Uy was the Nevada political director for Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign and later served as deputy director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs for her when she was vice president.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Her father, Jerry Parrish, is the principal of Park Street Elementary School, and her mother, Cindy, is active in school and community affairs.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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