husband and wife
Example Sentences
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As an 18th century English jurist wrote, “… the husband and wife are one person in law” — and that one was the husband.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
At its heart, this is neither just a news story, nor just a major political scandal, but a saga of a relationship between a husband and wife that fell apart.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Three passengers from the ship -- 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
In a marriage ceremony, husband and wife stand tightly bound by their nzole and hold one another to be the most precious: nzolani.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
