At dawn, the captain descended the companion ladder to inspect the men working on the upper deck.

They decided on a companionate marriage, agreeing not to have children and to reserve the right to divorce amicably by mutual consent.

Companionate marriages often prioritize mutual respect and emotional intimacy over traditional economic or social considerations.

Companion cells actively load sucrose into the phloem, enabling long-distance nutrient transport.

Many people volunteer at shelters to help companion animals find loving homes.