unmarried

Example Sentences

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“And then there are unmarried people with social support systems that will replace whatever beneficial effect marriage might be bringing to you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

While state laws govern how marriages are unwound, resolutions for unmarried couples often hinge on a court’s interpretation of case law, with varying outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For an unmarried man with no employer, health insurance will be a big consideration and expense, especially as he gets older and the risk of health events increases.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

In 1963, at 16 years old, she was unmarried and became pregnant.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

On her latest trip to New York City, my grandmother had taken her unmarried daughter, Mimi, along.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez