pair
Example Sentences
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Even setting aside Max’s typically snide reaction to Becky’s attire—“You look like . . . a birthday cake”—this pair seems spectacularly mismatched.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
It’s unclear whether the pair will split the proceeds from a future sale of their other apartment, which is located in a stunning building on Perry Street and was designed by acclaimed architect Richard Meier.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The pair have since been bailed while inquiries continue.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
A good pair of jeans can be in style for a long time.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Having decided to enlist Ginny’s granddaughter, the pair needed to find a way to contact her.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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