couples

Example Sentences

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The share of couples in which the wife earns as much or more than the husband has jumped in recent decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“Over time, couples may spend less time focusing on each other and more time focused on caregiving responsibilities. Small losses in time, attention and emotional availability can accumulate over months or years.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The "marriages" in the show are not legally binding, but viewers see the couples go on a "honeymoon", before moving in together and navigating their relationships - all while being filmed, almost every day.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Annual income exceeding $16,000 in a trust is taxed at the 37% rate, while the thresholds are $640,600 for individuals filing as singles and $768,700 for couples who file taxes jointly.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The lights of the hall dimmed, and the dancing couples who now embraced one another could scarcely be seen.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty