pair off

as in to couple

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  • Davis was previously ordered to pay $100,000 in damages to couple David Ermold and David Moore and $260,000 for their attorneys fees and expenses.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The single most effective method of preventing a hacker from taking over your account is to use a more secure form of user credentials than a username and password combo, even when coupled to two-factor authentication.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • It's powered by a 200-kW electric propulsion system mated to a 180-kWh battery pack for a top speed of 30 knots (34.5 mph).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The vocalizations are likely tied not just to mating, but also signaling dominance, fitness, or even individual identity.
    Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Pair off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair%20off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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