unmarried
Britishadjective
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not married
an unmarried mother
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films denoting a print of a cinematograph film in which the picture and sound recordings are on separate reels
Example Sentences
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But he added that it is reasonable for an unmarried man to ask for his bride fee back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
"We know we must be held accountable for those we let down and reflect on our role in a society that worked against pregnant unmarried women," its territorial leaders, commissioners Paul and Jenine Main, added.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Divorced spouses likely also qualify if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, they are currently unmarried, among other requirements.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
A test conducted by the Consumer Federation of America, cited in a legal brief in support of the litigation, found that unmarried drivers pay more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
It surprised her how quickly, during reunions with old friends, the subject of marriage came up, a waspish tone in the voices of the unmarried, a smugness in those of the married.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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