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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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The chief of the European Union’s executive proposed an $841 billion plan to bolster defenses of EU nations and provide Ukraine with military muscle.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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These hometown dates can either strengthen a connection or expose major red flags, as families step in to question, challenge, and possibly approve the man who may propose at the end of this wild ride.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Trump has promised to bring back coal, and those two states have subsequently provided him his greatest margins of victory over the past three presidential election cycles.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Trump has promised to expand the country’s oil and gas production with an eye to economic growth and lower prices.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
7 Mar. 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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That same year, the Chinese government pledged to double its renewable energy capacity by 2030—only to reach that goal six years ahead of schedule.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Trump, with the support of some Republican lawmakers, has pledged to make the tax reductions permanent, as they are set to expire in 2025.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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During this time, Hackman committed to acting, joining the Pasadena Playhouse in California at age 22.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, investors must commit between $800,000 and $1 million and create at least 10 jobs for American workers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Do a variety of exercise activities to keep yourself engaged.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritize content and keep users engaged.—
Angela Christy and Mrinmay Dey,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jerry heeded Rosie’s counsel and forfeited his chance of marrying and having children.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lopez and Affleck married in 2022 and finalized their divorce in January 2025.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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