united in marriage
Example Sentences
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Wedding duty: Staffers for two of L.A.’s most prominent politicians were united in marriage last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2018
One man and one woman, united in marriage for life, mutually exclusive and “faithful” sexually, and joined because of their love for each other, is a relatively modern notion of marriage.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2012
In another, an African dog is united in marriage with a long-jumping Olympic athlete.
From The Guardian • Mar. 20, 2010
Her niece Sophia was united in marriage with the nephew of Justin, heir presumptive to the Empire.
From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred
Sunday passed with its almost interminable services, and on Monday Maria and Petronella were united in marriage to their respective swains.
From Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
