temporary marriage

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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

"Is it a temporary marriage of convenience or is it a long-term love affair?" he asked.

From Reuters • 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