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the next couple of

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Definition of the next couple of

: the upcoming two : the next two
  • Our schedule is booked solid for the next couple of weeks.

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next play

  1. : immediately adjacent (as in place, rank, or time)

  2. : any other considered hypothetically

  1. : nearest or adjacent to

  1. : in the time, place, or order nearest or immediately succeeding

  2. : on the first occasion to come

  1. : one that is next

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couple play

  1. : two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired

  2. : two persons paired together

  3. : pair, brace

  1. : to connect for consideration together

  2. : to join for combined effect

  3. : to fasten together : link

  1. : two

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