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a couple

ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individual numerous particular precise special specific specified various
WEAK
a few defined divers express many marked one regular several singular some sundry upwards of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common general imprecise indefinite inexact usual
WEAK
questionable uncertain undecided unpredictable unsure

Example Sentences

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Carns, another former soldier, did a couple of television interviews on Thursday night, including one with me, while still a minister, in which he said "my job is to steady the ship".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

When forced to speak, a couple of the dubbed voices come off whiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This case I think brings together a couple of themes.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Heat the oil in a skillet, crack in a couple of eggs, and let the edges crisp.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s happened before, when we were at Mom’s for a couple days, when Dad promised to take care of him and then didn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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