spousal

Example Sentences

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Will she be able to change her benefits to spousal once I file for my Social Security either at 62 or 65?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Remember that spousal benefits can be as much as 50% of the other spouse’s primary insurance amount, which is what he or she would receive at FRA.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The early-claiming penalty she incurred by filing for her own benefits so soon after becoming eligible will carry over when the Social Security Administration calculates her spousal benefit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

During a contentious spousal support dispute in 2025, Hirschi described the “Everybody Hates Chris” veteran as “semi-retired,” Us Weekly reported in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ascend, fair queen, Pantheon.—Lords, accompany Your noble emperor and his lovely bride, Sent by the heavens for Prince Saturnine, Whose wisdom hath her fortune conquered: There shall we consummate our spousal rites.

From The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, William