domestic partnership
Americannoun
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the legal status of two unmarried people who live together and are granted certain legal spousal recognitions, such as eligibility for benefits or tax credits.
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Business. an arrangement in which a company based in a developing country collaborates with a foreign-based multinational.
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However, McMullen and Matthew Cross formed a fantastic partnership to give Scotland a fantastic base from which to build.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023
Powerful Wales forward forged a fantastic partnership with Kevin Keegan that fired the Reds to three leagues and two Uefa Cups.
From BBC • May 24, 2022
“The connection to the Olympics and people staying in college and people are helping the sport grow. It’s been a fantastic partnership for us.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022
Lukaku, who netted 30 goals last campaign, was Inter’s top goalscorer in both his seasons at the club and formed a fantastic partnership with Lautaro Martínez — dubbed “LuLa” by Italian media.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021
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