betrothal

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The betrothal itself is a choreographed ritual of gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Mr Baxter, who works as a lab technician, said he believed it was a betrothal ring.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

The betrothal culminates Sunday in a not-so-intimate ceremony at Allegiant Stadium, where the city will host its first-ever Super Bowl.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

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

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023

He wears a betrothal pin on his lapel—a reminder that he's one of the princess's suitors.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton