prospective wife
Example Sentences
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There was nothing fun, however, about watching a man's career and reputation unravel before a nation's eyes, especially in the steadfast presence of his father, his children and his prospective wife.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under these circumstances, we must refuse all personal responsibility, leaving the assumption of the responsibility to the prospective wife.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
The mistake the prospective wife makes is in obstinately closing her eyes to the fact that married life has any trials which are not far outbalanced by its pleasures.
From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion
It never occurred to me, if my prospective wife made no objections, that my age would be offensive to her parents.
From The Bachelors A Novel by Orcutt, William Dana
As the prospective wife of Clovis the jewels were her own or soon would be, and with this plaguy revolution going on, to leave France was to be condemned to exile.
From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis
