pair

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Even setting aside Max’s typically snide reaction to Becky’s attire—“You look like . . . a birthday cake”—this pair seems spectacularly mismatched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Warwickshire's seamers persevered nobly, with Ethan Bamber and Beau Webster most threatening, but the fourth-wicket pair batted with solid technique and total concentration.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

‘I’ll see if I can find you a pair of boots.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver