One account told of three sisters who hanged themselves after overhearing their parents' agonized discussion of how to pay for suitable grooms for their daughters.

Gauri refuses to speak with him, while her uncle and aunt are looking for a suitable groom to get her married.

After many tries, Ankur was unable to find a suitable groom for Sandhya.

Meanwhile, Subhasree's father manages to bring his wife and daughter to India where he can find a suitable groom for his daughter.

Perhaps I can find a suitable groom to explain the arrangements for riding.

Kapilar would unsuccessfully approach different Vēlir kings in order to find suitable grooms and in the end leave them in the care of Brahmins.

Her mother desperately wants to get her married though her uncle is willing to give more time to find a suitable groom for her.

Her parents are looking for a suitable groom for her.

Years later Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom.

This type of marriage may take place if the girl's parents are unable to locate a suitable groom within a reasonable period (several years) after the girl has attained puberty.