Marriages falter and collapse, parents die, love affairs run aground.

The affairs either ran out of steam or were halted after Caitlin discovered his infidelity.

He departed England on 14 April 1792, but the affair quickly ran into difficulties.

His financial affairs ran into trouble in 1925 and he went into receivership, although this was rescinded the following year.

Eventually the affair ran its course and I was free.

During Albert's regency, affairs ran smoothly and trade improved.

This entire affair will run its course, I think, in a very few days.

Our affair that lasted over four years until he was sixteen and ran away to join the navy.

The aim should be to ensure that citizens' everyday affairs run more smoothly.