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marriages

  • plural
    of marriage.
    marriage
    noun
    (broadly) any of the diverse forms of interpersonal union established in various parts of the world to form a familial bond that is recognized legally, religiously, or socially, granting the participating partners mutual conjugal rights and responsibilities and including, for example, opposite-sex marriage, same-sex marriage, plural marriage, and arranged marriage:

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If both spouses have children from previous marriages, they both have an incentive to ensure that those children are not left out in the cold if their parents die first.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

When it comes to relatability and authenticity, perhaps no better example of the differences between the two men can be seen in their marriages.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Virginia which struck down the bans on interracial marriages in 16 states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

Some couples say their marriages hinge on one party coming around to their spouse’s cat, dealing with severe rashes, smelly litter boxes and early wakeups for love.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Guards announced marriages three or four times a year, usually on propitious dates, such as New Year’s or Kim Jong Il’s birthday.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden