in a/the pair
Frequency: 8.535.0 per million words
as one of two items
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Examples (10)
- Answer one question in each pair.
- These candles only come in pairs.
- The students worked in pairs to complete the assignment.
- She prefers to buy socks in pairs to avoid losing one.
- The research involved analyzing data points in pairs for comparison.
- In a traditional dance, participants often move in pairs.
- The missing earring was eventually found in its matching pair.
- They decided to assign tasks in pairs for better collaboration.
- Some species of birds build their nests and raise their young in pairs.
- The instructions stated that players should be divided in a pair or groups of three.