betroths

Definition of betrothsnext
present tense third-person singular of betroth

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Verb
  • The 2018 agreement stipulates that Beijing proposes candidates for bishop, which the pope can veto, though the full text has never been made public.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Senate proposes a new fee on the state’s largest corporations to cover California’s rising Medi-Cal costs.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Democrats’ next presidential primary season won’t begin in earnest until after November’s midterm elections, but this week’s conference showcased a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded competition.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Betroths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroths. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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