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
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 Lewis Wingfield
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 Pauline Lester
The candidate for admission serves water to the men and his prospective wife to the women, both being then permitted to take food with the tribe.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by R. V. (Robert Vane) Russell
"Don't be stupid!" says this prospective wife, with considerable petulance.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
