a couple

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Had they held on a couple of minutes more, this game would have been viewed much differently - Guardiola showing a new string to his bow with a defensive masterclass against a title rival.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Rahman was headed to a doctor’s appointment that morning—treatment for a brain injury she had gotten a couple of years back.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Once, a couple came up to me and told me that they met at Cinespia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"We do have surprise patrols, but still there have been a couple of incidents where poachers came within five kilometres of the island, and there have been other detections and detentions."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“Around ten. Just for a couple of hours and then back.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott