pairs
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Despite the instability of natural sunlight, the setup successfully generated photon pairs with strong position correlations.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
That discovery led researchers to ask an intriguing question: could sunlight itself be used to generate correlated photon pairs?
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
The number of packs that were deemed breeding pairs — meaning they contained at least one adult male, an adult female and two pups — declined from five in 2024 to three in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
“You can make a salsa verde or a chimichurri out of it,” he added, noting that the ramp also pairs well with proteins like beef and chicken as well as pork and fish.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
All the boys had the same startling blue eyes, though, and soon five pairs peered at her.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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