pairing off

present participle of pair off
as in coupling

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Verb
  • Samsung has created a unique user experience by coupling its foldables with software optimizations like multitasking support, split-screen modes and stylus compatibility.
    Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
    James Powel, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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  • The disease spreads in koala populations through reproduction and social behavior connected to mating.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The colony quickly descended into indiscriminate violence, stopped mating, and died out.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Pairing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing%20off. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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