holy matrimony

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Courtesy of Trader Joe’s Irish supplier, the Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips unite Ireland’s most celebrated spud-themed delicacies in holy matrimony.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

The 65-year-old said he had only officiated one wedding ceremony before, but it was "such a beautiful thing to be able to join two people in holy matrimony".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

"We were joined in holy matrimony in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles & are as excited as eloping teenagers," Aldrin said on Twitter.

From Reuters • Jan. 21, 2023

The answer to the couple’s woes, “Love Story” earnestly suggests, and the only sacrament that could prevent their story from becoming a tragedy, is that trusted deus ex machina of Shakespeare’s comedies: holy matrimony.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2022

But it turns out Axelroot could collect medals galore in the department of avoiding holy matrimony.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver