spouse

Example Sentences

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If one spouse dies and the other inherits the IRA, that can raise the survivor’s top tax rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Todd Bridges has taken steps to make his split from Bettijo Hirschi official after announcing in January that he and his spouse had separated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The UK, in response, revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, saying it would "not stand for intimidation of British embassy staff and their families".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home or have plans to return to it, the home can remain exempt.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Apparently the red carnations from her spouse are a family tradition.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank