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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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Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
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Reflecting Allman’s widespread popularity, top engagements were all over the map including the Lucas Theatre in Savannah, Piedmont Opera House in Macon, the Belcourt in Nashville, the Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ, the North Park in Buffalo, the Tara in Atlanta, and the Burns Court in Sarasota.
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Early mandates included rigorous fitness regimes, limited social engagements and strict travel policies, notably for playoffs and Super Bowls, per The New York Times.
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“Espousals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousals. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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