pairs
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The device, which pairs a square 7-inch touchscreen with a speaker base, will sell for $299 in the United States starting November 13.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Billy Dolan of Carolwood Estates holds the listing for the property, which pairs an elaborate, old-school Hollywood aesthetic with an extensive collection of modern luxuries.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Trainees and temporary summer workers, such as au pairs and summer camp counselors, also use the visa to enter the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Meta and EssilorLuxottica sold 7 million pairs of smartglasses last year and are working on new features to stay ahead of competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Zimbabwean game song “Sorida” contains a melody accompanied by body percussion and hand clapping in pairs of partners.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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