tying the knot
Example Sentences
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To overcome this reluctance and ensure that only people interested in tying the knot joined, those signing up had to prove that they were legally single and pass an online interview, among other conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cher and Sonny were together for more than a decade, tying the knot in an unofficial ceremony in 1964, when she was just 17, before legally marrying in 1969.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
This chimes with some of the women at the temple, who say they have been seeing more and more social media posts of friends tying the knot and having babies.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
If you’re watching “Man On The Run,” you see the hysterical fans crying outside the Marylebone Registry Office as Paul and Linda emerge after tying the knot.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
It seemed hours passed before I finally finished tying the knot.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
