unmarried

Example Sentences

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Forced adoptions took place in the three decades after World War Two and involved tens of thousands of babies being taken from their mothers simply because the women were unmarried.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Vik Fielder's unmarried 18-year-old mother "desperately" tried to keep her baby after giving birth in 1971.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Like your son, more unmarried couples will face decisions about how and when to mingle their finances.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

In financial services, insurers and fintech firms are designing policies tailored to unmarried customers who lack spousal safety nets.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Her sister became a clerk-typist and stayed unmarried.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston