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
Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- 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
Starring husband and wife Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, “Family Movie” also features their two adult children, Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
He breathes in the scent of her skin, still unable to fathom that they are husband and wife.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
