tie the knot
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Vibe: As the couple prepared to tie the knot, eight news helicopters circled overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Malcolm Day and Sarah Brooks are due to tie the knot in September after meeting on holiday in Blackpool in June 2024.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Get ready to dig deeper into your wallet as it may cost you more than $400 for the licenses and fees to tie the knot in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
“You can tie the knot this time. You should know how by now, ey?”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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