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
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In September 2025, an unverified social media post claiming BLACKPINK wouldn't renew their contract after the tour went viral, generating millions of engagements.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Reviews and accolades in prior engagements have been enthusiastic, including nominations from the New York Outer Critics Circle and the New York Drama League for a run back east.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Betrothals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothals. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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