BETROTHING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

betrothing

verb

present participle of betroth

as in proposing

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Norway's government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Norway’s government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Anura Kumara Dissanayake became president on an anti-corruption platform in 2024 promising to take action against anyone suspected of corruption in the Rajapaksa family and previous administrations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, rental services such as Rent the Runway and Nuuly are seen as a cost-effective bridge option for consumers who are changing sizes every few months without committing to new retail purchases.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Porter's value grows by the game with the rest of the defensive backs mostly unable to break up passes without committing penalties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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City leaders reacted immediately, saying the revelations about the department’s culture were unacceptable and pledging to swiftly investigate and root out the systemic racism.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
During his 2024 Senate campaign, Rogers signed Independent Women’s Voice’s Stand With Women Commitment, pledging to support legislation preserving female opportunities and private spaces.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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