coupled with

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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The United Nations representative on the island warned Thursday that the humanitarian emergency, coupled with the onset of the Caribbean hurricane season, made for an "explosive cocktail."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But the Trust says that coupled with heavier winter rains, the frequent dry spells in summer, mean the grass grows back more slowly and can leave the chalk edges more exposed and vulnerable to erosion.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But a joint bid coupled with a commitment to break up the group could ultimately avoid these problems, but the risk associated with the transaction would be significant, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The lack of sleep coupled with Lynnie’s death made the world surreal.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata