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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

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

At the age of 18, she was employed as an au pair to a military family in India.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

Jason and Molly Corbett met in 2008 when Molly Corbett worked as an au pair, caring for two children from Jason Corbett’s first marriage.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

“You want me to go to the au pair agency?”

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




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