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as in match
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
some religions consider marriage a sacrament
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Recent Examples of marriage
Over the past several years our long-term friend group has opened up to each other about challenges in all of our marriages – infidelity, COVID lockdown, aging parents, moves, etc.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
In a confessional, Kody further reflects on his view of divorce following the demise of his marriages to Meri, Christine and Janelle Brown.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Advocates warn that parents can also utilize child marriages for trafficking or hiding statutory rape, per a Tahirih Justice Center report.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
However, the upcoming reunion special will allow viewers to catch up with them and see where their marriages stand since filming wrapped up.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
In a confessional, Kody further reflects on his view of divorce following the demise of his marriages to Meri, Christine and Janelle Brown.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Advocates warn that parents can also utilize child marriages for trafficking or hiding statutory rape, per a Tahirih Justice Center report.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
However, the upcoming reunion special will allow viewers to catch up with them and see where their marriages stand since filming wrapped up.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marriage
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Women’s match Similar to the men’s match, the San Diego Smash and New York Nitro women needed a third set, which for the Smash was a win-and-your-in (to the Championship) scenario.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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If a match is found, the site will display an alert, showing which breach the personal information was found in, along with a summary of the hacking incident.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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My Letters booklet contains samples of thank-you notes for birthday gifts, shower gifts, wedding gifts and those that arrive at holiday time.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This time, Bronwyn and her husband, Todd, are taking the gang to Palm Springs for their 15th wedding anniversary.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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They’re showered with gifts — money toward a honeymoon, a good knife set, a hand drill for DIY home projects — to set them up for a successful start to blissful matrimony.Whizy Kim, Vox, 9 Oct. 2024
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High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its Ibotta Performance Network and maintaining relationships with key partners such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Explore! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which will turn your attention to your closest relationships.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Much of the ongoing spectacle comes from the ways in which their Mormonism continually butts heads with their fairly progressive world views, from attending a burlesque show to having children out of wedlock and more.Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
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The restoration of virtue and bodily sanctity were of paramount importance, and many felt that having a child out of wedlock would threaten those aims.Kali Nicole Gross / Made by History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Marriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriage. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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