prospective wife
Example Sentences
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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
"Don't be stupid!" says this prospective wife, with considerable petulance.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
“I know, you want one of her smoke Persian kittens as a prospective wife for Wumples—or a husband, is it?”
From Reginald by Saki
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
I 've always heard that it's the proper thing to be polite to the sisters, cousins, and aunts of one's prospective wife.
From The Siege of the Seven Suitors by Nicholson, Meredith
