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duo

[doo-oh, dyoo-oh] / ˈdu oʊ, ˈdju oʊ /
NOUN
twosome
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Imagine a showdown versus Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, another duo.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Following the FBI duo as they search for a missing colleague, Carter’s director’s cut is for the most staunch sci-fi fans, those who crave every little bit of “X-Files” lore they can get.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

The duo led early in the final set and had little trouble delivering a 21-13 victory.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Oates, 78, who is best known as one half of the musical duo Hall & Oates, initially listed his 4.3-acre spread—which is located in Woody Creek, just outside of Aspen—for $6 million in 2017.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Together, the vengeful young duo fights to stamp out Nazi aggression in the Soviet Union.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

These giant black hole duos are expected to form naturally after galaxies merge.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2026

“It could be one of the best duos in a long time,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

Now, 43 years later, Russell and Hawn have become one of Hollywood’s most-loved duos and have turned their focus to real estate.

From MarketWatch Mar. 26, 2026

Mr. Millepied’s contemporary dance choreography is dominated by animated groups alternating with trios, duos and solos.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

Or like Pa’s old doo-wop records with duos and trios that went high, higher, then low.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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