couple

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A couple of years ago, comedian Jack Finnegan joked that Kiedis writes some of the most beautiful choruses in the world, only to flip into sounding like he’s experiencing a medical emergency during his verses.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Lawrence barged through three Saracens defenders for Bath's fourth try, but Caluori crossed within a couple of minutes when he cut in from the right to give Burke a slightly easier conversion, which he added.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Scott and Dianne Parker, a retired couple from South Pasadena, attended the Bruins’ first two games at Pauley Pavillion this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Family members said Loera-Zarco was pregnant, and the couple had been preparing to welcome their baby boy next Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Best of all, children, there is a stream only a couple of hours ahead, where Papi and I used to sit and have a picnic.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo