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Old 17-Jul-2004, 18:34
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As far as I know, this expression is only used in marriage vows and means "whether things are good or bad".
Is it used anywhere else and does it have any other meaning?
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It can be used in other situations of a similar nature, with the same meaning, like partnerships, etc.
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As far as I know, this expression is only used in marriage vows and means "whether things are good or bad".
Is it used anywhere else and does it have any other meaning?
there's a comic called for better or worse.

its posted in the Vancouver Sun and THe Province (candian newspaper)
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