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Recent Examples of betroth
Six years later, Luke was betrothed to Rhaena Targaryen in a successful effort to unite House Velaryon and Rhaenyra’s branch of House Targaryen.
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 June 2024
The film is a fairy tale that follows a young princess named Buttercup (Robin Wright) who suddenly gets betrothed to a vile prince despite already finding her one true love, Westley (Cary Elwes).
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
She’s been betrothed to 41-year-old producer Jonathan Davino since 2022.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
The next day, reports confirmed that she is betrothed to her boyfriend Cameron Fuller, son of prolific horror producer Brad Fuller.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 June 2024
The film is a fairy tale that follows a young princess named Buttercup (Robin Wright) who suddenly gets betrothed to a vile prince despite already finding her one true love, Westley (Cary Elwes).
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
She’s been betrothed to 41-year-old producer Jonathan Davino since 2022.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
The next day, reports confirmed that she is betrothed to her boyfriend Cameron Fuller, son of prolific horror producer Brad Fuller.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betroth
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As proposed, the framework creates friction in the very U.S.-India tech cooperation that will be vital to countering China’s global tech influence.—
Janet Egan,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a brief and relatively quiet week for earnings, this week promises to bring a wave of significant reports, offering valuable insights into the future trajectory of key sectors such as AI, technology, and finance.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
23 Feb. 2025
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Android 16 promises to make Android even better, even more secure.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
5 May 2023
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Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
5 Dec. 2019
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In addition, Patel pledged to fire top agency personnel who investigated Trump during his first term and after.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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On both sides of the aisle, candidates pledged to reinvigorate our economy, lower costs and make our country more prosperous.—
Dominick Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2025
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Despite controlling 16 of 28 draws, Maryland failed to convert 4 of 7 free-position opportunities, committed two shot-clock violations, and hit the post on at least two occasions.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even 45 years after the fact, Dorrigo’s lip curls at the very idea of talking to the Japanese about the crimes committed against their prisoners.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Of the 10 people who left the pods engaged, only two were not white, except Monica, who identifies as half Chilean.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then engage leaders in discussions to align on priorities and direction.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Eve and Maximillion have been married for over a decade, having tied the knot in 2014.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the late 1990s, 1 in 4 young women aged 20 to 24 were married as children.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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