unmarried
Britishadjective
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not married
an unmarried mother
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films denoting a print of a cinematograph film in which the picture and sound recordings are on separate reels
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Kristin Malin, who lives in Georgetown and attended the event Monday, said she recalled the time before unmarried women could access even contraception.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Births paid for by Medicaid and unmarried status were associated with a greater risk of homicide.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home institution for unmarried mothers and their children was in operation from 1925 until 1961.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Divorced spouses likely also qualify if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, they are currently unmarried, among other requirements.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Doves were the recently departed souls of unmarried girls.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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