pairing
Americannoun
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a coupling.
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Cell Biology. the lining up of the two homologous chromosomes or chromatids of each chromosome pair in meiosis or mitosis.
Etymology
Origin of pairing
Example Sentences
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But drinking wine from nice glasses is like pairing plants with the right vessel.
From Los Angeles Times
The authors note the need for future studies to explore whether pairing GLP-1 therapies with adequate dietary choline can help maintain metabolic resilience and overall health.
From Science Daily
That makes the richest takeaway from this mostly breezy if tonally jumbled film the utterly winning pairing of Teller and Randolph.
From Los Angeles Times
The administration is pairing enforcement with some humanitarian pathways.
From Los Angeles Times
Two-tone furniture is another fun way to create pairings in your custom pieces.
From Seattle Times
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