“In many ways, the whole affair was just a very large side-show.”

“The frustrated wife considered having an affair but ultimately decided against it.”

“As always, it was a festive affair with plenty of food and drink.”

“His love for Sydney and his total absorption in the affairs of his adopted country never wavered.”

“Indeed, she reads the paper and a variety of magazines regularly, and likes to keep abreast of current affairs.”

“To be sure, his later absorption in philosophy made him neglect his private affairs and he eventually fell to a level of comparative poverty.”