bridegroom

Example Sentences

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Francis didn’t mention Benedict by name until the last line, in which he referred to Jesus as the bridegroom of the church.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Anthony León, Madeleine Lyon and Anthony Ciaramitaro, in the small roles of the troublemaker Normanno, Lucia’s friend Alisa and the woe-begotten bridegroom Arturo, all make sure their smaller roles matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2022

Assi said at least 65 people, including the bridegroom, were rescued on Monday, but 29 people, including children, were still missing.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022

If the bride cannot tolerate yielding the spotlight, even for a few minutes, to her own 90-year-old grandmother, perhaps someone should warn the bridegroom.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022

I would have for a new husband my own playmate, dear since childhood, who loved me so much he was to become a spirit bridegroom for my sake.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston