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couples

  • plural of couple.
  • present tense form of couple (3rd person singular).

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Samantha Bottomley is a wedding planner in France and says Europe has previously been a popular wedding destination for UK couples looking for guaranteed sunshine - but this summer has changed things.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

There’s also plenty of conflict within the couples, and with other forces.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Cole tells the story of the Freedom to Marry campaign that I led and our success in winning marriage for same-sex couples as an example of “the power of citizen activists to make constitutional law.”

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

That’s the threshold income for couples and singles to pay the state’s top 4.7% rate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

There's no Mirjam, but there are girls her age or younger, surrounded by young couples and middle-aged men.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse