marry

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The three‑act farce tells the story of a credulous father whose obsession with astrology leads him to force his young daughter to marry an old wigmaker.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

It also would marry the formidable podcasting menus both companies have worked hard to amass — including hit shows like Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy,” “Smartless” and “Things You Should Know.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“It was almost unthinkable in the 1980s that two men or two women could legally marry under California law,” said Matsumura, the Loyola professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

People marry for love, but just as often for a better shot at financial stability.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

To get her dad’s permission to marry her, he had to clear sixty acres of land in half a day, then plant and reap sixty acres of corn the other half.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas