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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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Every traveler needs at least one sandal that can handle weddings, nice dinners, and those vacation moments when sneakers just won't cut it.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026 -
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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All five Munster schools received grants estimated to impact 18,218 student engagements.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Latia Carter said that after posting her rap video, she's received job opportunities, speaking engagements, and interview opportunities.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Espousals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousals. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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