How to Use pair in a Sentence
- He blushed when he saw all three pairs of eyes watching him.
- His two closest friends lived in the city and the pair of them visited him often.
- The dance is usually performed by a male and female pair.
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This soft mid-rise pair of flared jeans have a smidge of stretch.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
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Come on, who doesn’t still rock a pair of Adidas and a beanie.
—Liza Lentini, Spin, 6 Oct. 2023
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The balance of fruit and acid pair well with cheese, dough, and tomato sauce.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 June 2023
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The pair say that’s part of the joy of working together eight shows a week.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 10 June 2023
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So the pair know a thing or two about what makes a great director.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2024
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Fans were quick to voice their opinion and sing the pair’s praises in the comments.
—Maggie Horton, Country Living, 11 June 2023
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Brent strapped on a snowboard and Slayer put on a pair of skis.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
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White Hall fought off a pair of set points but couldn’t avoid going behind 2-1 in the match.
—Tanner Spearman, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2023
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As a cool-weather staple, the perfect pair of tights was not easy to find.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2023
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Some shoes never go out of style, and Stone has proven that these sneakers are one of those pairs.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023
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However, at around $120 for a pair of leggings, many were quick to point out the brand’s hypocrisy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
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Police said the pair left the area in a dark blue Chevrolet pickup truck with a ladder rack.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2024
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The pair matched in dark sunglasses and black suits, with the Lemme founder sporting leathery gloves.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2024
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How to avoid mistakes and find a great, flattering pair.
—Jamie Waters, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
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Her hair was pulled back in braided pigtails with a pair of dangling, tight braids along the side of her face.
—EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024
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The three younger ones were split into breeding pairs, one of which was paired with the older female.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
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After the war, the pair decided to start a business at 3199 Riverside Blvd.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
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According to recent reports, Nate Oats and co. could be in line to add a pair.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 10 June 2023
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Her base outfit was simple: a black top and a black leather miniskirt over a pair of ultra-sheer tights.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
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While holding each other close, the pair smiled from ear to ear as Lesley placed her hand on David's chest.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2023
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Offered a wide range of neutrals, these pants will be a new go-to pair to wear with sweaters or button-downs.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
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Carter Hendrickson went 1-3 with a walk, scoring a pair of runs.
—Xavier Athletics, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023
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The suit came with matching thigh-high boots and a pair of fingerless silver opera gloves.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 June 2023
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Slip on a pair of liner shorts under your street clothes for a shot of comfort and endurance.
—WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
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Jil Sander cardigan Pair this creamy cardigan with a silk midi skirt or a black pair of trousers.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
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It’s recommended to hold a pair of eclipse glasses over the camera lens.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
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This campaign is filled with vibrance in hues of orange with Richardson wearing a pair of crisp white AirMaxes that are runner-ready.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
- The teacher paired students with partners for the assignment.
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Her raven hair was worn loose and paired with a nude pink lip.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2023
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This color pairing is a nod, of course, the colors of the Union Jack.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
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The modern look is achieved by sleek leather paired with glossy brass.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
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Each year, the program pairs 15 to 20 high school juniors with some of the top women in film and TV.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2023
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Plus, the parody song paired with the end credits is top notch.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2023
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Just make sure that the ring is placed on its charger during the pairing process.
—Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
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The sweater, which Markle paired with a black pencil skirt by Lafayette 148, is already sold out.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
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Sydney paired the look with tousled hair and a cool-girl smile.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
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The addition of cheese and caramelized onions paired well with the slightly sweet burger sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
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In the future, look for tea service that pairs to plated desserts.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
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Underneath the garment was a maxi dress paired with open-toe pumps.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
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Only offered when paired with Field and Stream Trail ride.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 May 2023
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She is paired with Brady Bunch star Barry Williams this season.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2023
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For the event, Gomez paired the new cut with a sequined sleeveless gown and earrings that were just as sparkly.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 Oct. 2023
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All those plays, when paired with several thousand sales, helped the tune debut at No. 3 on the Hot 100.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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This border agreement would be paired with aid for Ukraine and Israel.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2023
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She was dressed in all red, including a latex dress paired with glossy black curls.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2023
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Morisseau often pairs threat with some kind of appeal for love.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2024
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These Schutz ones pair well with everything from jeans to leggings.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2023
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The smaller of the two engines is paired to an eight-speed automatic while the larger four gets a 10-speed.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 14 June 2023
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The 26-year-old actress didn't need heels, and paired the sleeveless ensemble with leather loafers.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 12 June 2023
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The first 'fit included a white sundress paired with an adorable denim vest.
—Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 17 July 2023
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His bow tie, over his crisp white button down, paired perfectly with the black satin lapels on his jacket.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024
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For a full ’00s throwback, try going for a bright color paired with sneakers.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2023
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Lawrence paired the dress with a Dior leather belt and a dramatic set of gloves, giving her a feel of dark elegance.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
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Shave a few more strokes off your next round — and save up to 46 percent — by pairing them with the Wilson Harmonized Golf Wedge.
—Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2023
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The Wizards sought an opportunity to get a young scorer to pair with Kyle Kuzma and made the deal.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023
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Once paired, the mouse should stay connected to your computer as long as Bluetooth is turned on.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 18 June 2023
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Take a page out of the Duchess’ stylebook by pairing them with a breezy sundress, or try styling them with jeans or shorts for a more casual look.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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