marriage bureau
Britishnoun
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The building houses various government offices, including the city’s marriage bureau.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
He refused to talk to the AP, but his wife Razia told the AP that they make arrangements through a Chinese marriage bureau in Islamabad.
From Fox News ● May 7, 2019
In lieu of a ring, Gail received a ball-point pen that Zappa bought from a vending machine at the marriage bureau.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2015
Clark County’s marriage bureau, one block away from Vegas Weddings, began issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples late Thursday evening.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 10, 2014
I'm promoting talent, not running a marriage bureau.
From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by George S. Harney
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