betrothal

Example Sentences

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“Bride prices,” a tradition of betrothal gifts paid to the woman’s family, are skyrocketing.

From New York Times

As China faces a shrinking population, officials are cracking down on an ancient tradition of betrothal gifts to try to promote marriages, which have been on the decline.

From New York Times

All of those invitees were female members of Congress, carefully drawn from both political parties, leading some to celebrate not only her betrothal but also her willingness to defy President Trump.

From Washington Post

All of the invitees were female members of Congress, carefully drawn from both political parties, leading some to celebrate not only her betrothal but also her willingness to defy President Donald Trump.

From Seattle Times

His success is noteworthy in the southern African country where a traditional marriage can be elaborate, involving up to a dozen steps that take months leading to a crowded betrothal and meal.

From Seattle Times