left at the altar

Example Sentences

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And in fifth place was Angel Studios rom-com "Solo Mio" starring comedian Kevin James as a groom left at the altar in Italy.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“It kind of felt like we kept getting left at the altar or something — it really had me sitting and wondering, ‘When will we get married?’

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

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

Bell, who plays a workaholic executive named Rachel, is left at the altar, and after a drunken night with her father, Harry, the two wind up on Rachel's planned Honeymoon cruise.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2018

Hopefully Kobe and the Lakers don't get left at the altar again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2014