civil unions

plural of civil union

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relationships
Noun
  • International relationships, meanwhile, are strained by wars, trade battles and deep disagreement over the future direction of the energy economy.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.
    Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Civil unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20unions. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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