prospective wife

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There was nothing fun, however, about watching a man's career and reputation unravel before a nation's eyes, especially in the steadfast presence of his father, his children and his prospective wife.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. Clifton married because she did not want to be an old maid, and Mr. Clifton because he knew his prospective wife had money, by means of which he could establish himself in business.

From Rufus and Rose Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready by Alger, Horatio

As the prospective wife of Clovis the jewels were her own or soon would be, and with this plaguy revolution going on, to leave France was to be condemned to exile.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

In a few months, Janet Bagley had changed from a frightened and belligerent mother-animal to a cheerful young prospective wife.

From The Fourth R by Smith, George Oliver

He noiselessly entered the studio, inside which some gleams of the same mellow light had managed to creep, and where he guessed he should find his prospective wife and mother-in-law awaiting him with tea.

From The Well-Beloved by Hardy, Thomas