pairs

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Though none of the photograph’s subjects have been definitively identified, many families have come forward believing that one of those iconic pairs of scuffed-up shoes belonged to their father, their great-great-uncle or other relation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Despite the instability of natural sunlight, the setup successfully generated photon pairs with strong position correlations.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Despite the decrease in breeding pairs in 2025, California continues to see positive signs for wolf population growth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Yet some of the biggest technology companies in the world are poised to sell many millions of pairs in the coming years.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Monsieur Durant pairs off the fencers—two by two.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes