left at the altar
Example Sentences
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Debuting in second place at $7.2 million was rom-com "Solo Mio" starring comedian Kevin James as a groom left at the altar in Italy, Exhibitor Relations reported.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Miss Havisham, a wealthy spinster who is raising Estella as she conspires to meddle in Pip’s life, famously wears a wedding dress she hasn’t taken off since being left at the altar years before.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023
This is one that Lopez should have left at the altar.
From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2022
Fans began to poke fun at the situation by sharing gifs and images of brides being left at the altar.
From Fox News • Jun. 25, 2020
Luckily, I was not left at the altar and I have a fantastic dad.
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2018
