betrothed
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Day trader Alex Henderson confuses his betrothed Ashley Carpenter with a shifting backstory involving frequent moves and overlapping dating histories, all attributed to his “nomadic lifestyle.”
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
You’ve surely seen these pictures: The newly betrothed couple walking back down the aisle, the bride and groom graciously taking in their champagne toasts, a few dizzying iPhone videos from a crowded dance floor.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2024
The year after she married, Andrej was betrothed to a clerk’s daughter; he later married her and became a Lutheran priest.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024
You or your betrothed may be coming into the marriage with significant assets or property, and if you ever divorce, that can get sticky.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024
"Glory to your betrothed," Ser Arys answered at once.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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