husband and wife
Example Sentences
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Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman -- have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The husband and wife were a Dutch couple, AFP news agency reported citing a source close to the case.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
When a husband and wife use an A/B trust and the wife dies, the trust is split into two parts.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
When the dancing stopped, Norway's husband and wife team of Magnus Nedregotten and Kristin Skaslien initially took control before the sides fell into a cagey contest.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Fred and George had fastened an enormous bunch of golden balloons over the exact point where Bill and Fleur would shortly become husband and wife.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
