a couple

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But Alessandra Malito answered questions from a couple who are both 61 years old and face a complex set of decisions on Social Security timing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

“Barring a miracle, the 2020s will prove to be what their ominous opening foreshadowed: a lost decade-not just for a couple of outliers, but for dozens of developing economies,” Gill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nearly 80 crisis grant payments have been given out over a couple of months as people struggle financially, a council heard.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I remember when you guys had your first show together, a surprise gig a couple years ago as part of a benefit show for the Bad Brains frontman H.R.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

We took a couple of turns, until Russell pointed ahead at the distant hills at the end of the long stretch of road.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu