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pairs

British  
/ pɛəz /

plural noun

  1. another name for Pelmanism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The drug is retatrutide, which pairs GLP-1, GIP and glucagon in a powerful combination that produces more weight loss than any other therapy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“GAS STATION” pairs a frenetic synth melody reminiscent of Crystal Castles with lyrics about abandonment.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The alliance pairs Intel’s strengths in processor architecture, silicon technologies and its software ecosystem with Foxconn’s global manufacturing scale and system integration expertise to build integrated, rack-scale AI systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In April, Curry auctioned off more than 70 pairs of those shoes through Sotheby’s, raising more than $1.7 million for his charitable foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Two pairs of jeans that fit without tugging.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

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