marriage broker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of marriage broker
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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But when Sophia confided in the marriage broker, he was furious.
From BBC
But he said he knows a group of pastors in his neighborhood who work with a private Chinese marriage broker.
From Seattle Times
Pakistan seems to have come onto marriage brokers’ radar late last year.
From Washington Times
Pakistan seems to have come onto marriage brokers' radar late last year.
From Fox News
Mr. Scholz has been a frequent visitor to Frankfurt recently, fueling media speculation that he is trying to act as marriage broker.
From New York Times
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