unmarried
Example Sentences
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Despite a significant proportion of American births to single mothers, the number of unmarried women giving birth has actually been decreasing for the past decade, with the decline largely driven by teenagers and working-class women.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
They also pointed out that patients who are unmarried or have limited social support may face greater difficulties arranging transportation and attending repeated appointments.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026
Two unmarried childless brother co-founders came to Paul Lee of Consiglio Advisors to review a plan with 18 trusts between them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
It found there was no single perpetrator of the practice in Britain, but "government decisions shaped the environment in which unmarried mothers were often shamed and coerced into having their children put up for adoption".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Our church was filled with unmarried women who had placed home-baked casseroles, bread puddings, and cakes in Big Ma’s arms so Pa would know they were good cooks and available for marriage.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
