The potential spouses were in the crowds at various royal walkabouts had to make-do with meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge instead.

在各种各样人潮拥挤的皇室巡行里，潜在的配偶不得不跟剑桥公爵夫妇碰面。

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While many cited positive experiences with the web such as meeting spouses, fostering relationships with distant relatives and cutting the costs of communication many also questioned the effects of the web on society.

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And over the last two years, Jill and I have spent a lot of time meeting with spouses who play the role of both parents for months on end.

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If you decide to have the meeting out of town, do not bring partners and spouses.

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