pairs
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
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
A styling group stores troves of neutral tone crew and V-neck sweaters, button-down shirts, slacks and extra pairs of the Silver Lining Opticians “Carbon” glasses at an off-site building, current and former employees said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
By late afternoon, I had them walking in pairs, a good ten feet apart from each other.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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