husband and wife
Example Sentences
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At its heart, this is neither just a news story, nor just a major political scandal, but a saga of a relationship between a husband and wife that fell apart.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Three passengers from the ship -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman -- have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
They include the bar's French owners, husband and wife Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The husband and wife, who have asked not to be named, came face to face with the gang in the property off Knowle Road, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, in December.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
It was a big leap to go from being friendly cousins to being husband and wife.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
