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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothing
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For now, the EU is holding off on taking a more aggressive stance, fearing Chinese retaliation, and will instead focus on dialogue while proposing a new law to diversify sources of key supplies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026 -
In-House A$AP Rocky’s new gig for Chanel went viral months beforehand when he was spotted seemingly proposing to Qualley in NYC in October.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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New York City's top officials are promising a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations in the city's history.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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For the first time in World Cup history, a host nation is at war with one of its participants, though an agreement to halt the conflict suddenly looks promising.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The simple design has clean lines for a casual style, plus two side pockets to keep your essentials close without committing to the usual cargo look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Within hours of Maduro’s removal, then–Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president, pledging to preserve state stability and prevent institutional collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Dooley billed himself as a political outsider, while pledging to work with the president for Georgians.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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LaNasa has since remarried, wedding Melrose Place star Grant Show in 2012.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Here, Michelle Edgemont, sales director at national wedding florist Poppy Flowers, explains the most exciting shifts in wedding floral trends, as well as a few that may have reached their peak.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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“Betrothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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