unmarried

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An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with thousands of women pressured into giving up their children because they were unmarried.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

They also pointed out that patients who are unmarried or have limited social support may face greater difficulties arranging transportation and attending repeated appointments.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

Two unmarried childless brother co-founders came to Paul Lee of Consiglio Advisors to review a plan with 18 trusts between them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

If your ex-husband is still living, you generally must be at least 62 and unmarried to receive benefits based on his earnings record.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

They had a fair daughter as yet unmarried.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton