marry into

phrase

: to become a member of by marriage
married into a prominent family

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While in Dublin, Meghan wore a black Givenchy pantsuit, marking her first official appearance sans skirt since marrying into the royal family. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 In his new biography The Four Wives of Windsor, author Simon Vigar explores how Princess Diana’s novel approach helped pave the way for some of the other women who later married into the family. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for marry into

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“Marry into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marry%20into. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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