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
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Gonzalez, who introduced Assembly Bill 2022, is a Marine Corps veteran and vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has revoked the school's license permanently, and said that students' educations would continue through online learning options or transfers to other institutions – especially for orphaned students.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Last week, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei similarly spoke of Kenya's key diplomatic role, describing the nation as a "bridge-builder" in Africa.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The U.A.E.’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to comment on the strikes but pointed to previous statements in which it asserted its right to respond—including militarily—to hostile acts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The Republican leadership assigned him to the Military Affairs Committee.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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