pair

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It’s unclear whether the pair will split the proceeds from a future sale of their other apartment, which is located in a stunning building on Perry Street and was designed by acclaimed architect Richard Meier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The pair have since been bailed while inquiries continue.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A good pair of jeans can be in style for a long time.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The result is a pair of shows whose three centuries of offerings range from early paintings recording seminal moments in the country’s history to modern masterpieces that reflect the ever-evolving idea of Americanness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Get over to the pump, the pair of you,” she said, “and put your heads under it.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck