get married

idiom

: to become joined in marriage
They're planning to get married in October.

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Half of us saw a heartwarming story of immigrants who had dreams to come to America, work hard, get married, grow up, raise families, sing, dance, play backgammon. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Good lord, just get married; what is wrong with you two? Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026 First, obtain a high school diploma or higher; then, find a full-time job; finally, get married before having children. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026 She was set to get married over the summer. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get married

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“Get married.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20married. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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