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
No communication of any kind takes place between him and his prospective wife.
From The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir by Garvan, John M.
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
He should not expect his prospective wife to be any stronger to resist temptation than he has been.
From Herself Talks with Women Concerning Themselves by Lowry, Edith B. (Edith Belle)
He would never give Marjorie up as his prospective wife until he heard from her own lips that she did not love him.
From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline
