Example Sentences

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Spouses and children can get as much as 50% of that primary insurance amount, but it can’t exceed a certain amount.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Spouses and children who are already here could stay, but they wouldn’t be entitled to federal benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Spouses of world leaders elsewhere generally appear to rely on donations for their style choices.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2024

Spouses who inherit retirement funds have the option of treating the accounts as their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

They had raised two children successfully, fulfilling the job of Adults with Spouses.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry