spouse

Example Sentences

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If one spouse dies and the other inherits the IRA, that can raise the survivor’s top tax rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As of Wednesday, neither spouse had entered a plea on those charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The UK, in response, revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, saying it would "not stand for intimidation of British embassy staff and their families".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In Florida, if you are married and your spouse lives in the home after you move to a nursing home, the home is exempt from Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

For instance, you can marry someone who’s an American citizen and receive a green card through your spouse.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi