be married

Example Sentences

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On Friday, Nottingham Crown Court heard it was originally planned for the bride, from Pakistan, to be married to one of the brothers.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“One hundred percent of the people who get married think they’re gonna be married forever, and 50% of people are wrong.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Contrary to what the sport's name would suggest, you do not have to be married to carry your partner.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Optimists are more likely to be married than not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Not only would it be awkward because of Jo, but Dries also is judgmental about Theo’s unconventional, artistic lifestyle, and he’s staying away because he’s about to be married.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman