a couple

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I thought about that a couple of times because I was reading about the people that started it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

It was a contrasting and colourful match-up which led to Willis becoming a national icon - at least for a couple of weeks.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

As I wrote in Salon a couple of years ago, Madison knew what he was doing, and he was deft in his use of English.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

She hit a couple of sizzler forehands that found the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“I’m training for a big meet in the spring. You should come to that one. There’s even a couple of scholarships available. Coach says I have a pretty good chance.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam