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[doo-oh, dyoo-oh] / ˈdu oʊ, ˈdju oʊ /
NOUN
twosome
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But while they may not share many overt similarities, the strange duo align in their mutual slipperiness.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The duo reached over $300 billion in assets under management by marketing “retail” funds to wealthy individuals and acquiring at least eight companies, starting in 2021 with Dyal, a fund-manager stakes business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The BBC sat down with the duo to recount the day full of excitement and hurdles.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The duo already had a fanbase thanks to their eclectic TV series “Paquita Salas,” “Veneno” and “La Mesías,” and their debut comedy musical feature “Holy Camp!” about young women in a religious camp.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

“We’re the sickest rapping duo in Wales,” Worm said.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

The new competition show might benefit from its existing fan base, as its challenges are inspired by “Gabby’s Dollhouse” and features young baker duos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

These giant black hole duos are expected to form naturally after galaxies merge.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026

A lost TV episode from one of the UK's most famous comic duos is to be broadcast after being found in a private collection.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Now, 43 years later, Russell and Hawn have become one of Hollywood’s most-loved duos and have turned their focus to real estate.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026

Or like Pa’s old doo-wop records with duos and trios that went high, higher, then low.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia


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