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For a couple of seasons fans of Premier League and EFL teams have been used to players staying off the field for 30 seconds after the physio has been on the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"If you're suddenly in an environment where you're essentially getting killed a couple of times per year, then that changes everything," said Mitchell.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“While I’m fully on board with a couple of hikes, I have a beef with pricing exceeding just that: two tactical hikes,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The set’s high degree of subtlety means it might need a couple of listens before it reveals itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Having been brought all the way to her room, I felt I had to stay for a couple of minutes at least.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott