as in boyfriends
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
of all her wooers, he was the only one who met with her father's approval
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Jennifer Lawrence recalls getting 'crazy' questions early in her career about her boyfriends and her weight.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025 -
On the cusp of success/failure, two unhinged female filmmakers decide to break up with their boyfriends and for once, make a bold decision with their lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The earnings call also included some discussion of the looming changes at WBD, which has fielded acquisition interest from multiple suitors and also three firm buyout offers from Paramount Skydance.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Penn outbid a number of other suitors for the ESPN business, and the tie-up has faced objections from investors since the very beginning.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal daytime shooting in Avondale.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the list of Vital Stories fellows and more information on their projects, read on.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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With military fellows assigned to Murkowski’s office and her state director, an Air Force reservist, visiting Sitka with her, they were determined to ensure Minard received recognition.—
Tim Trudell,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Wooers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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