mate for life

phrase

: to form pairs and stay together throughout life

birds that mate for life

Examples of mate for life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some birds that mate for life, such as cranes and swans, migrate together in family units. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Every coach in the Big 12 and the ACC, and every conference not named TheBigSEC10, has a mate for life in Tony Popovic, the manager of the Australian national men’s football team. — Mac Engel july 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026

In general, eagles mate for life, according to the College of William and Mary. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

Humboldt penguins typically mate for life and recognize each other through unique calls. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for mate for life

• afterlife
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