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[pair] / pɛər /




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The pair took part in a final televised debate on Friday, during which they mostly focused on policy proposals after a first debate that quickly deteriorated into a barrage of insults.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

A pair of OGs still competing in a young man’s game, the two traded compliments before parting: “Jay-Z is a killer,” said Scarface, whom Jay-Z hailed as “one of the best writers of any genre.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

A pair of deep seats covered in nubby upholstery sit close to this sacred space’s altar — a vinyl-stacked media console holding a vintage receiver and turntable, flanked by two ATC SCM50 loudspeakers.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

Sharon and Dave Swift, a pair of retired Saints season-ticket holders, never once considered skipping the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Nice when someone remembers Dad, he thinks, before turning his attention to a pair of surfers crossing the sand dunes barefoot.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

The visualization resembles the twisting shape of a multicolored protein, with the narrative moving across a grid based on four contrasting pairs: dangerous/safe, weak/powerful, gentle/aggressive, and bad/good.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

But this year the colony's 83 nesting pairs produced just 17 fledglings, compared to 67 in 2025.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

After, she pairs those who have harvested kalo before with those who are new to the process.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

The former health secretary is also pictured front and centre of the Metro, paired with the headline "Hancock and bull".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

When the sweetener isosteviol was paired with the antidepressant duloxetine, it strongly suppressed two important gut bacteria involved in maintaining digestive health and regulating blood sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

“At the same time, emotional expression needs to be paired with responsibility—children should learn that having strong emotions is okay, but hurting others or violating someone’s boundaries is not.”

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Partner songs: groups of commonly known songs that can be paired or layered.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Baseball will argue that this discount World Series pairing is anomalous.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The midfield pairing of Moises Caicedo, returning from international duty, and new signing Jordan Henderson also brought much-needed solidity and experience.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Dancing With the Stars” pro Witney Carson on Wednesday shut down rumors that she wants her celebrity pairing to be voted off the new season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The pairing of a promising new drug with Zepbound was highly effective in a mid-stage clinical trial but also led to more side effects than expected, Lilly announced Wednesday.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

I start handing out the boxes, pairing each person with their job.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott


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