Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothing
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Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.—
Hailey Salvian,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As one manifestation of Carter’s commitment, his administration began to oppose loans from international financial institutions to rights-abusing governments, promising to provide financial support only after these countries demonstrated concrete improvements on human rights.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Was Knies’ promising rookie season not necessarily a sign of things to come?—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Betrothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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