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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Vienna's heurigers range from a few tables set up in the open air to grander affairs resembling restaurants.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Food-safety crises present all-encompassing challenges for restaurant companies, affecting everything from marketing and operations to legal and government affairs, industry experts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Indonesia's foreign affairs ministry said "several aspects require further examination including the children's legal status, the identities of their biological parents, and the ongoing proceedings in Singapore".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In Homer’s original poem, the gods hold meetings, argue, play favorites and meddle so routinely in human affairs that Athena is practically a second protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
And thus the prince will always derive more profit from them than from those who neglect his affairs and serve him with too much self-confidence.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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