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He testified that the couple had been married for 20 years and were cohabiting “under the same roof” but were living separate lives then and dating other people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

However the Law Commission acknowledged its recommendations would not solve the issue and urged the government to provide protection for couples who had not had a legal wedding ceremony, including couples who were cohabiting.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2022

If you were cohabiting during this visit, your reaction about boundaries would be somewhat justified.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022

Between 1971 and 2011 the percentage of women who were cohabiting tripled, from 11% in 1979 to 34% in 2011.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2013

Other cases included a landmark decision against Alabama, which had sought to end payments to mothers either widowed or estranged from their husbands if the women were "cohabiting" with other men.

From Time Magazine Archive