betrothals

noun

plural of betrothal
as in engagements
the act or state of being engaged to be married the couple's betrothal lasted four years

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engagements
Noun
  • Despite being admitted to hospital in May 2023 for a respiratory infection and needing to rest after he was discharged, the King maintained a busy diary that year, carrying out 275 engagements.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Job duties involve public speaking engagements, working on community projects and being an advocate for humanitarian issues.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Betrothals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothals. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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