husband and wife

idiom

: a married couple
They were husband and wife for almost 60 years.

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The husband and wife co-founders of Blueacorn, Nathan Reis and Jennifer Lockridge, are now both facing the prospect of up to 20 years in prison for their roles in what federal prosecutors alleged was a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in PPP funds. Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 His owners, a husband and wife, have an entire TikTok dedicated to Buddy's fierce attitude, @bodyguardbuddy, showcasing how the tiny dog acts when anyone but him tries to pay attention to his female owner. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025 The Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence is named for the pioneering husband and wife filmmaking team and includes a $5,000 cash prize contributed by Drew Associates. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for husband and wife

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“Husband and wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husband%20and%20wife. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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