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as in engagements
the act or state of being engaged to be married
considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal
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Noun
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Their experience navigating corporate politics and building consensus among dozens of decision-makers remains valuable for certain engagements.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Erika Kirk has also been a frequent presence by her husband's side at speaking engagements and public appearances.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The weddings and anniversaries that would go uncelebrated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, the Trumps were given a short tour of the chapel, which has hosted many royal weddings and funerals.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Espousals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousals. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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