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as in relationships
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
some religions consider marriage a sacrament
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Noun
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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How many weddings am I supposed to attend for each one?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Now, the two who divorced are engaged again and are planning weddings.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s religious establishment had barred women from attending football matches in stadiums for the majority of the past 40 years.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly said that Mexico has a security plan in place for the soccer matches, despite continued outbreaks of violence in the country.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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