civil unions

plural of civil union

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relationships
Noun
  • The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.
    Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • These relationships provide emotional safety and stability, which can be especially powerful for women.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Civil unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20unions. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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