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dating agency

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noun

  1. an agency that provides introductions to people seeking a companion with similar interests

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His role as a receptionist and client coordinator on Celebs Go Dating sees him greet the celebrities upon their arrival to the dating agency.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Weaver describes Black Girl Travel as a concierge and private club rather than a travel or dating agency, but her clients consider it to be both.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2020

Ms. Weaver describes Black Girl Travel as a concierge and private club rather than a travel or dating agency, but her clients consider it to be both.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2020

If the directing ever dries up, Cianfrance could run a dating agency.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 2, 2016

"It's like a sophisticated dating agency," said Peter Laybourn, the head of International Synergies.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2010

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