as in love affair
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Recent Examples of criminal conversation
Howard sued his wife’s lover for alienation of affection and criminal conversation, according to court records.
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Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2019
North Carolina is one of about a half-dozen states that allow lawsuits accusing a cheating spouse’s lover of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
—Emery P. Dalesio, The Seattle Times, 5 Sep. 2017
Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2019
North Carolina is one of about a half-dozen states that allow lawsuits accusing a cheating spouse’s lover of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
—Emery P. Dalesio, The Seattle Times, 5 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminal conversation
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This is a love affair blossoming on the planet of non sequiturs, the kind of repartee moviegoers used to get with William Powell and Carole Lombard, or Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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After a love affair and a 2-year-old daughter together, Mina is finally moving to the U.S.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The character is perhaps best known for her unlikely romance with Carell's Michael, which rollercoastered from seasons 2-4.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Just days after the Wolverine star pretty much confirmed his romance with Sutton Foster, Furness, 69, was spotted enjoying some quality time with Ava, 19, at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 14.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Think pistachio ricotta pancakes for brunch or chicken alfredo gnocchi for dinner—these dishes reflect our love for innovation while keeping our roots firmly planted in that cozy, diner vibe.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Criminal conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20conversation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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