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benedicts

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plural of benedict

as in husbands

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But recently, two of my friends have suggested that their husbands, and mine, join us.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
More importantly, Paige says, their account has connected them with hundreds of people caring for husbands, children, parents and other relatives with traumatic brain injuries.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Definition of husbands

Noun

Meanwhile, spouses, partners and close friends will see you as bright, clever and interesting.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2026
Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of spouses

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Its consumer-facing partners include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, luxury home-rental platform Plum Guide, chauffeur service Blacklane and restaurant operator The Wolseley Hospitality Group.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The full cast of celebrities and their pro dancing partners is expected to be unveiled on Good Morning America September 2.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of partners

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And then there was Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper, making his World Cup debut in a sport not inclined to celebrate old men playing for rookie nations.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of old men

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Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
In 680, Husayn set out with a small band of family and followers and was surrounded by a far larger army near Karbala and killed alongside some 70 companions.

— Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of companions

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Thursday’s best performances spread the entire field, with six different men leading the six individual apparatus races.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Three men in their 70s were slightly injured — two of them were caught in the wind and a third one fell from a stool, apparently blown off by the wind while preparing for the storm, the Okinawa prefecture said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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