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Recent Examples of domestic partner
If a parent wants their domestic partners to pick up their child at school, these protections allow that.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for first-degree murder in connection with the 2024 shooting of his former domestic partner, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Paul Trefimovich, 68, fatally shot his domestic partner, 63-year-old Valerie Kopetic, in their Port Jefferson home, then turned the gun on himself, Suffolk County police said in an alert.
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Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
While the names of the suspects have not been released, authorities announced the arrests on Saturday of a 37-year-old man and his 38-year-old domestic partner, both from Seine-Saint-Denis.
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ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for first-degree murder in connection with the 2024 shooting of his former domestic partner, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Paul Trefimovich, 68, fatally shot his domestic partner, 63-year-old Valerie Kopetic, in their Port Jefferson home, then turned the gun on himself, Suffolk County police said in an alert.
—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
While the names of the suspects have not been released, authorities announced the arrests on Saturday of a 37-year-old man and his 38-year-old domestic partner, both from Seine-Saint-Denis.
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ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partner
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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She is survived by her husband, Rodney Timson, and their two sons.
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This isn't intended to be a trauma dump, inspire jealousy, or make your significant other act as your therapist.
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Fellas, your wife, your lady, your significant other, nah, nah, your wife, is your north star.
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The groom often talks about the team's quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, as family.
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The groom, 25-year-old Dave Fiji, and the helicopter’s pilot, Nikhil Nargundkar, died.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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The episode focuses on the budding romance between Dean and Allie Hayes, the best friend to Garrett’s better half and season one’s leading lady, Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright.
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My better half is this and more!
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Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
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How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you?
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Spritzing your skin with cool water from a plant-mister creates evaporative cooling that mimics sweat and can drop your body temperature quickly.
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People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
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Couple hikes six miles, leaving money and baggage, dad won’t send it, and board bill gets bridegroom in court.
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Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream.
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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partner. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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