- present participle of pair.
pairing
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In an era of ‘anti-intellectualism,’ a popular L.A. reading series called Grain of Salt is redefining the book club by pairing queer literature with immersive four-course meals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
With three meteor showers, a close planetary pairing, a historic Voyager 1 milestone, and the beginning of a supermoon series, November offers plenty of reasons to look up and explore the night sky.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
The Frenchman has formed a formidable pairing with Gabriel Magalhaes as part of the Gunners' well-drilled backline that conceded just 27 league goals last season as they lifted the Premier League title.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
While traditional chains like Golden Corral continue catering to the budget-minded, newer hot spots—from Korean barbecue to Uzbek delicacies—are pairing value with variety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
That didn’t stop teachers from pairing us together or everyone in the school from assuming that we were friends.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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If the City Section was seeking publicity, it’s going to get it for including two winless football teams in its playoff pairings released on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
For the first time since 2015, neither St. John Bosco nor Mater Dei will be seeded No. 1 for the Division 1 playoffs when pairings are released on Sunday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Mixed-genet pairings resulted in the corals deploying stinging cells, a hostile response that can be likened to organ rejection in humans.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Chelsea feature in six of the 10 busiest club pairings, illustrating the scale of their player trading since the BlueCo consortium completed its takeover.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Fischer had not only retained his title as United States Champion, he’d accomplished something unprecedented: For the third year in a row, he’d marched to the title without being defeated in any of the pairings.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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