pairs

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The modern version pairs the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

One practice that emerged from the program is “body doubling,” which pairs attorneys who struggle with starting tasks with accountability partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The head shield carried six pairs of appendages used for feeding and sensing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

After a year of ups and downs, it looks like one of the two licensed pairs of beavers set free has finally settled.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

There are two pairs of old batters’ gloves and a slightly dried-out glove for fielding—the type of glove people think about when they hear the word “baseball”—and there’s a deliciously worn catcher’s mitt.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone