temporary marriage
Example Sentences
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"Is it a temporary marriage of convenience or is it a long-term love affair?" he asked.
From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2023
At the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday, Senator Angus King, independent of Maine, asked Ms. Haines if the relationship between China and Russia was a temporary marriage of convenience or a long-term love affair.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
Their temporary marriage lasted until they broke up a year later.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
You could also imagine the rise of advocates for temporary marriage, or other variations on the institution.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2014
In these circumstances many of the formalities and parental permissions are dispensed with for the temporary marriage agreement.
From BBC ● May 13, 2013
