couple

Example Sentences

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The police pursuit unfolded nearby as the couple pulled out of the drive-thru.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"With having two in the same race I never bothered, so lesson learned - even if it's just a couple of pounds, you're better off have something on them," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors should watch a couple of names for opportunistic entries as the energy group pulls back.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“If it were a couple years ago, I’d go to the store and put it in the basket and not really think about it,” Wallace said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the last couple of weeks, Ma, the boys, and I had managed to rearrange the entire store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu