couple

Example Sentences

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The couple had propaganda posters from the German Democratic Republic above their sofa, perhaps because his now wife, who had been to East Germany, considered it a workers’ mecca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s been fun to watch as a fan,” Redick said of the rivalry between Curry and James, “and it’s been fun to be a part of it the last couple years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Her husband Yitzhak, tense throughout, finally exhales, then explains that the couple will wait a week before choosing a name.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The couple had chosen Brighton for their legal ceremony so George's grandparents could attend, having missed the main wedding in France.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The van headlights shine on a deer grazing next to the dirt road that led to Sandy June’s on my previous couple of visits.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith