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affair

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That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; as, a difficult affair to manage; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; -- often in the plural. "At the head of affairs." Junius.

Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e., a duel; an affair of love, i. e., an intrigue.

An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Action; endeavor.

A material object (vaguely designated).

Source: Webster's dictionary

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several matters to attend to Source: Internet

it is none of your affair Source: Internet

things are going well Source: Internet

the party was quite an affair Source: Internet

an occasion arranged to honor the president Source: Internet

a seemingly endless round of social functions Source: Internet

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