Recent Examples on the WebThe show follows Catherine’s journey as a teenager to meet Prince Arthur, the heir apparent of the King of England, whom she has been betrothed to as a child in a political deal that promises to bring peace between Spain and England.—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 May 2024 The next day, reports confirmed that she is betrothed to her boyfriend Cameron Fuller, son of prolific horror producer Brad Fuller.—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 May 2024 Tulika is betrothed to someone else against her wishes.—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 May 2024 Nannina was betrothed at the age of 13 for a large dowry and brought to her husband’s house five years later.—Pragya Agarwal, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 After being whisked away on honeymoons with their newly betrothed, the couples spend three weeks counting down to decision day at the altar.—Emily Smith, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2023 She had been betrothed, but the boy and his family were ashes now.—Ottessa Moshfegh, Harper's Magazine, 9 May 2022 The actor was photographed boarding a Venetian water taxi with her newly betrothed wearing a white, A-line minidress.—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023 She is betrothed to someone else against her wishes.—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023
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