in pairs

phrase

: in a group of two people or things
working in pairs on an assignment
walking down the aisle in pairs

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In practice, that might look like monthly meetings throughout the school year, with consistent routines that ask teachers to share their personal and professional experiences in pairs, small groups and whole groups. — Paul Koh, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 They typically have been found in pairs, particularly in Denmark. — Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026 People walk the trails and gardens around the ceremony site, often in pairs. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Crows are more social, often found in groups, while ravens are typically solitary or seen in pairs. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in pairs

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“In pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pairs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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