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coupled

British  
/ ˈkʌpəld /

adjective

  1. being one of the partners in a permanent sexual relationship

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In other words, the two-week negotiating period, coupled with the near-week that it could take the Senate bill to pass the House, could cause a loss of pressure and momentum.

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The dollar’s rise on Friday, coupled with falling metals prices, suggested investors were pulling back on that so-called debasement trade.

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The 12% drop against the Polish zloty—coupled with U.S. tariffs—has made its sofas more expensive for U.S. customers over the past year.

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“Menu enhancements and competitive pricing, coupled with ongoing advertising initiatives, continued to strengthen the Company’s value proposition and attract new guests, while improved restaurant operations remained a driver of repeat visits,” the company said.

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“It’s the wind and wind chill coupled with temperatures below freezing that tend to push the operating tolerances beyond their thresholds.”

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