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
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
He should not expect his prospective wife to be any stronger to resist temptation than he has been.
From Herself Talks with Women Concerning Themselves by Lowry, Edith B. (Edith Belle)
Quite often, at such transactions, it is all one whether the prospective wife be young or old, handsome or ugly, straight or bent, educated or ignorant, religious or frivolous, Christian or Jew.
From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel
"Don't be stupid!" says this prospective wife, with considerable petulance.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
