husband and wife
Example Sentences
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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
The three deaths so far include two Dutch nationals, a husband and wife.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The husband and wife were a Dutch couple, AFP news agency reported citing a source close to the case.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Though both the husband and wife speak English fluently, they look at the man as if he speaks in tongues.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
