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
So unmarried couples with shared embryos may want to modify the terms of the contract signed with the fertility clinic as part of a prenup process.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 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
Still, she adds, it is a cultural anomaly as even sons of unmarried women are usually given male surnames.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Her sister became a clerk-typist and stayed unmarried.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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