Example Sentences

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It has holiday magic, multiple meet-cutes, an enemies-to-lovers relationship, an ambitious main character making a name for herself returning to her roots.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

However, it's a promising sign that meet-cutes haven't entirely fallen out of favor with moviegoers.

From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2022

“Super Host” is set in a fairy tale of London, chock-a-block with meet-cutes and grocery store cashiers who offer to lend their copy of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to first-time customers.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2021

The announcement prompted District natives, transplants and visitors to recount failed first dates, celebrations and meet-cutes.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2020

Gutterman spoke with me recently about separate apartments, PTA meet-cutes, and divorcing husbands who turned mean.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2019