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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The trouble reportedly started when some of the party attendees started arguing with each other about their boyfriends, witness Jeremiah Braxton told The Associated Press.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026 -
There was a bit of screaming by girls, but the boyfriends who went along wanted to listen to the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The two played lovers on the award-winning HBO series, Driver’s character being quite the abusive onscreen boyfriend at times.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida's Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Harris will likely have multiple suitors around the league, in addition to the Pistons, this summer.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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And unless a sign-and-trade for free agent Austin Reaves is part of the deal, the Lakers lack the player assets to compete with Miami and other Antetokounmpo suitors.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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New fellows include activist and artist Emily Johnson / Catalyst; the Projects/Space; and UNDOC+Collective.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 May 2026
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During the program, fellows will workshop their pilot, pitches for their series, and participate in one-on-one story meetings, panels, and writers’ rooms focused on advancing writing craft as well as viability in the current landscape.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Wooers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooers. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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