A partner may feel that an affair will give him or her the sense of shared interest that is lacking at home.

Lillie and her affairs gave the gossip columnists of the day much to write about.

Meanwhile the internal affairs of the towns over which my diplomatic jurisdiction extended soon gave me more employment than ever.

The affair gave the nation a chance to see a big news organization doing its best to avoid plain speaking, never mind journalistic courage.

It's a simple question, but this affair has given it a sharp sense of urgency.

However, I know you are very keen, for I've looked up your record, and private affairs must give way, mustn't they?

A youthful affair gave him a daughter, apparently without encumbrance.

The affair gave rise to the building's popular nickname of Palazzaccio.

The affair gave general disgust, especially to the Abencerrages who were attached to the prince.

There are times when the tangled, often violent affairs of nations give way to a moment of reflection and reconciliation.