take a mistress

Examples (10)

• Despite his marriage, he decided to take a mistress.
• In those times, it was not uncommon for a powerful man to take a mistress.
• He had threatened to take a mistress if his wife continued to neglect him.
• The scandal erupted when the king chose to take a mistress openly.
• She feared her husband would take a mistress given his frequent travels.
• Historically, some wealthy individuals would take a mistress for companionship.
• His reputation was damaged when rumors spread that he had taken a mistress.
• To take a mistress was seen as a sign of power in certain ancient societies.
• He tried to hide his intention to take a mistress from his family.
• If he were to take a mistress, it would devastate his wife.