pairs
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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By removing the need for lasers and external electrical power, the system creates a fully passive source of correlated photon pairs.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
To test the system, the researchers used the photon pairs for ghost imaging, a quantum imaging technique in which images are reconstructed using correlated photons instead of direct spatial detection.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Despite the decrease in breeding pairs in 2025, California continues to see positive signs for wolf population growth.
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
He circled us, soaring on two pairs of wings that shimmered with the colors of the rainbow.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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