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  • noun Plural form of divorcee.

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Examples

  • In his sermon he called divorcees "social lepers, social filthiness," and said: "After the new law goes into effect, we'll have no more dumping here."

    Letters of a Dakota Divorcee Jane Burr

  • Match's success in targeting older daters, as well as other overlooked markets such as divorcees and suburbanites, also reflects a maturing Web industry that is expanding beyond its fixation on the very young and tapping other demographics, including the wealthy market of boomers.

    The Boomer Blog: FH BOOM DAILY DIGEST Archives 2006

  • (For convenience sake, I speak of them all as "divorcees," although Webster defines a "divorcee" as a man or woman who has already obtained a divorce.)

    Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information Lilyan Stratton

  • Older buyers, such as divorcees, made up a greater proportion of new borrowers.

    BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition 2009

  • The former radio and Internet executive is among a new generation of divorcees who are moving on with their new lives with proceeds from the sale of designer items they acquired while married.

    Divorcee: Everything Must Go 2011

  • They're part of a group of divorcees looking to make a fresh start by selling a surplus of items from their past.

    Divorcee: Everything Must Go 2011

  • In addition, it is also a great help for the roughly four to six million friends who will be called upon to step up to support the divorcees at one time or another.

    Mark Banschick, MD: Sensible, Smart, Love MD Mark Banschick 2011

  • Ms. Spira, a former radio and Internet executive, is among a new generation of divorcees looking to move on with her life with proceeds from the sale of surplus Chanel bags, Diane Von Furstenberg gowns and jewelry.

    These Boots Were Made for Selling Tamara Audi 2011

  • In addition, it is also a great help for the roughly four to six million friends who will be called upon to step up to support the divorcees at one time or another.

    Mark Banschick, MD: Sensible, Smart, Love MD Mark Banschick 2011

  • The former radio and Internet executive is among a new generation of divorcees who are moving on with their new lives with proceeds from the sale of designer items they acquired while married.

    These Boots Were Made for Selling Tamara Audi 2011

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