pairs

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Sunak’s essay pairs hawkish foreign policy analysis with patriotic nostalgia for how the Royal Navy used to maintain Britain’s position as a “global hegemon.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

They added that survey data showed that teenagers who considered themselves sneakerheads — who do a lot of the heavy lifting in setting trends —had been buying fewer pairs since 2019, even among wealthier shoppers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"We know the pairs really well here; you shouldn't humanise them, but naturally we do... it's lovely to see them all the time."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The modern version pairs the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

My feet felt like clumps of ice at my ankles; two pairs of woolen socks provided a meager shield against this Montana cold.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson