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
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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.
The mistake the prospective wife makes is in obstinately closing her eyes to the fact that married life has any trials which are not far outbalanced by its pleasures.
From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion
"Don't be stupid!" says this prospective wife, with considerable petulance.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
Under these circumstances, we must refuse all personal responsibility, leaving the assumption of the responsibility to the prospective wife.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.