as in engagements
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the couple's betrothal lasted four years
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engagements
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
And this is not just theory; it has been proven in recent tensions and engagements involving Iran.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Betrothals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothals. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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