betrothal

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The betrothal itself is a choreographed ritual of gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

The couple posted from Paris, where the betrothal appears to have gone down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

Mr Baxter, who works as a lab technician, said he believed it was a betrothal ring.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

“Bride prices,” a tradition of betrothal gifts paid to the woman’s family, are skyrocketing.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023

"Is this what you want? An end to your betrothal?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin