as in wife
the female partner in a marriage
"How nice to see you! How's the Mrs.?" inquired the charming older gentleman
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wife
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Olympic figure skating legend Dorothy Hamill, 69, and her husband, John MacColl, happened to be seated directly behind Danback and his wife and daughter.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Arnold is survived by his wife, Jennifer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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