couple
Example Sentences
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Yes, we've had things to cheer about - like a couple of trophies over the summer - but that papered over cracks.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
A couple wanted a retirement account to go to their 36 grandchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
We’ll begin this week, though, with two entries of service journalism about a couple of suspect uses of taxpayer dollars that are in the pipeline.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
“He’s been doing great. He’s trended in the right direction the last couple weeks. But I still feel that it’s still the right thing to give him a day.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
At least I got a couple hours of sleep.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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