in pairs
idiom
: 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 exchange for the French ranking the Russians first in pairs, the Russian judge would allegedly ensure the French won gold in ice dancing.
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Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Most guests arrive alone or in pairs, many of them for a repeat stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Consider restaurants that seat solo diners at the bar or near the kitchen or bathrooms, or ticketing systems that require purchasing in pairs.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Finally, while hunting in pairs or groups is certainly allowed, the Pioneer Press will recognize one individual winner.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
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Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Most guests arrive alone or in pairs, many of them for a repeat stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Consider restaurants that seat solo diners at the bar or near the kitchen or bathrooms, or ticketing systems that require purchasing in pairs.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Finally, while hunting in pairs or groups is certainly allowed, the Pioneer Press will recognize one individual winner.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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