pair
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The buzz: Turkey could be one of the surprise teams in the tournament after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 2002 with a pair of 1-0 wins over Romania and Kosovo.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Charges against the pair were later dropped after new evidence emerged, according to the police service of Northern Ireland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
When Mary shows up unexpectedly, asking Sam for the two things she won’t provide — forgiveness and a dress — the pair slowly find their bond regenerating, pulled back together by forces outside their control.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
He remained in the water holding on as the pair drifted in the strong Bristol Channel currents.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A pair of gannets flew high over us, going toward the sea.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Vocabulary lists containing pair
Common Core Grade 5, List 7
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Yogi Berra (1925-2015) Tribute List
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