betrothing

Definition of betrothingnext
present participle of betroth

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Verb
  • Bahrain, supported by Jordan and Arab Gulf states, is proposing a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at helping re-open Hormuz, according to the UAE.
    Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The City Council is now proposing new design and operation standards for data centers and power plants within the city limits.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That person is a FIDUCIARY — willing to put that word in writing, and promising always to put your needs first.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But with the regular season coming to a close, and an offseason promising a large payday for a man on a veteran minimum contract, Melton’s form has taken a nosedive.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Nicholson had a security camera screenshot of White committing the burglary on his phone.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Fully committing to the look, Grande's hair also featured a deep side part and soft baby bangs that barely grazed her forehead.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After a summit in Seoul between President Lee Jae Myung and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the two governments issued a joint statement pledging deeper economic ties and continued cooperation on joint defense projects, including fighter jets, trainer aircraft and anti-tank missile systems.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Ramaphosa said the effort will run through 2030 with delegates at the South African Investment Conference pledging $53 billion across 31 projects spanning energy, logistics, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The announcement stated that King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate had all been given the joyful news, while the church wedding itself will be in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, on June 6.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Planning your wedding comes with many logistics that can be easily overlooked—but one of the most essential, yet often forgotten, components is wedding transportation.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Betrothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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