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intercourse

noun

ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs

Definition of intercourse

as in interaction

doings between individuals or groups the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd

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as in sex

sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread

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Meanwhile, second-unit director Peter Ramsey worked alongside stunt performers, with some creature interactions achieved through surprisingly simple physical stand-ins.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Removing a product from the browsing history display should not be treated as confirmation that Amazon has deleted every record of the interaction.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Pilots from states without diplomatic relations with Israel, such as Oman, are in theory prohibited from landing in Israel.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Cheeks got his first formal assignment on the creative side — and showed his talent relations skills — when, as EVP Business Operations for NBC and Universal TV, he was put in charge of NBC Late Night in 2014.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of relations

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Smith praised Carney for improving relations with a province that frequently clashed with his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, over his carbon tax and other energy policies.

— Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The waiver also raises questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine as relations between the two countries deteriorate.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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The crab digs shallow burrows for mating and molting and frequently maintains several burrows within its territory, the USGS report states.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The gear’s teeth and internal ribs came through clearly, as did the clip’s narrow gate and mating features.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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