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as in engagements
the act or state of being engaged to be married
considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal
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Noun
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In September 2025, an unverified social media post claiming BLACKPINK wouldn't renew their contract after the tour went viral, generating millions of engagements.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Reviews and accolades in prior engagements have been enthusiastic, including nominations from the New York Outer Critics Circle and the New York Drama League for a run back east.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For local weddings, save-the-dates typically go out 6–8 months in advance.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, weddings are meant to celebrate love.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Espousals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousals. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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