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Recent Examples of ex
The malt whisky is first matured in American virgin oak casks, then undergoes a cask finish in ex-bourbon barrels.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Alba shares Honor, as well as Honor's younger siblings Haven and Hayes, with her ex-husband Cash Warren.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Erika Girardi’s ex-husband was convicted of wire fraud in 2024 and is currently serving a seven-year sentence for stealing millions from his former law firm.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
More recently, Russell’s ex Nicole Olivera filed a temporary restraining order against Mustafa in March.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Alba shares Honor, as well as Honor's younger siblings Haven and Hayes, with her ex-husband Cash Warren.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Erika Girardi’s ex-husband was convicted of wire fraud in 2024 and is currently serving a seven-year sentence for stealing millions from his former law firm.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
More recently, Russell’s ex Nicole Olivera filed a temporary restraining order against Mustafa in March.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex
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Last year’s inaugural race — held on Carb Day, the final day of practice before the Indianapolis 500 — featured six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles racing around the Brickyard, with Slaw Dog claiming the maiden victory.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Fognini reached top 10 in the world in 2019 and won the 2015 Australian Open men's doubles tournament, while Pennetta won her maiden singles Grand Slam at the 2015 US Open.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Adding insult to injury, Hasna accuses Meriem of using her body to get a cushier, better paying job as maid inside the boss’ luxurious home.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The maid/matron of honor do not count in this equation.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Adams earned a bachelor of education from Illinois State University, a master of dducational leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a doctor of education in educational leadership and policy from the University of Texas at Austin.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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After graduating from Von Steuben High School in Chicago, Loevy earned a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in 1960.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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There would be some updates—instead of a spinster, my protagonist, Clemence Lathbury, is a divorcee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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