Boston marriage
Americannoun
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“Boston must continue to work to dismantle the historic inequities and injustices that persist. This update to Boston marriage licenses is a huge step in building a city that is truly inclusive,” she added.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023
To cover the situation, he resurrects the archaic term "Boston marriage," meaning a close and longstanding, but not necessarily sexual, relationship between two women.
From Time Magazine Archive
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