tied the knot
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“While only 873 couples tied the knot in April 1945, including Adolf and Eva Hitler, née Braun, that number rises to 2,710 by June.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Ashleigh Stanley did not bother with make-up when she tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Jake Stanley, 29, at Llanerch Vineyard in Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
During her late-night spot, Zendaya did not confirm or deny whether she and Holland had tied the knot but instead offered a video to “clear the confusion.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"The number of marriages gained ground for 21 straight months from April 2024 to December last year as couples who had delayed their marriages due to the Covid-19 pandemic tied the knot," Park told reporters.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
They never actually tied the knot until they had a houseful of kids.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
