marital status
Americannoun
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The researchers compared cancer rates by marital status, and by sex and race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Fertility treatments: Large employer health plans will be required to cover infertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, for everyone, regardless of marital status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
How long the changed marital status lasts can matter too.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
Transfers should remain unconditional and independent of marital status.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
The first thing he wanted to verify was Edith’s marital status.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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