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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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So my engagements have been on the Ukrainian side, not the Russian side.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The resulting footage shared online garnered more than a billion engagements in a week and led to massive protest demonstrations not only in Minnesota but around the world.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition, Kasanders said she is often asked to sing at weddings and funerals for church members.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This is a must-have for romantic getaways or garden party destination weddings, thanks to the charming floral print and sweetheart neckline.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Espousals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousals. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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