husband and wife

idiom

: a married couple
They were husband and wife for almost 60 years.

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The couple hard-launched their relationship as husband and wife on Nov. 12, 2024, when Gavin posted photos from the pair's wedding. Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 July 2025 The couple received the 2002 Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement, the first husband and wife so honored. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 July 2025 Lars Kepler is the pseudonym of husband and wife duo Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril. Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 July 2025 On Tuesday, a husband and wife came to the supervisors meeting to raise concerns about the lack of answers from county officials. Ishani Desai july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for husband and wife

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“Husband and wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husband%20and%20wife. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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