tied the knot
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Fellow Beatle Ringo Starr married wife Barbara at the town hall in 1981, while Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas tied the knot in a private ceremony there in 1996.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Roughly a third of Americans who have tied the knot said their first marriage ended in divorce, according to a Pew Research Center report that uses 2023 data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
During her late-night spot, Zendaya did not confirm or deny whether she and Holland had tied the knot but instead offered a video to “clear the confusion.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"The number of marriages gained ground for 21 straight months from April 2024 to December last year as couples who had delayed their marriages due to the Covid-19 pandemic tied the knot," Park told reporters.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
He stood over Gollum, while Sam tied the knot.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
