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au pair

[oh pair] / oʊ ˈpɛər /


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Anna, who arrived in Germany as an au pair from Ukraine 15 years ago, now works in human resources at the joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Here he is the 1919 go-between for Esther Nacht, a 14-year-old Jewish refugee whom he places with the Winslow family as an au pair.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

The second level features “a second primary suite, au pair suite with kitchenette and private entry, and additional en suites,” according to the listing.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

When it comes to childcare, the couple do not have a nanny or au pair, but they do have a very supportive family.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

“What happens if the au pair does not go to another host family?”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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