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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a pair is" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific pair of items or entities, often in contexts discussing characteristics or definitions.
Example: "A pair is defined as two items that are similar or identical in nature, such as shoes or socks."
Alternatives: "a couple is" or "two items are".
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A pair is packed with the computer.
The average price for a pair is $100.
"A pair is a stultifying unit," he warned us.
Mine are important because a pair is extraordinarily rare.
The reptile, which sells for around €5,000 a pair, is a protected species in Indonesia.
Owning a pair is, for many, "like joining a special club".
Anything you can get in a pair is a great thing as this creates balance.
They are so beautiful, a pair is in the Museum of Modern Art.
For every pair of shoes sold by the company, a pair is donated to someone who needs them.
For every pair of Warby Parker glasses sold, a pair is donated to a person in need.
Often, in practice, one of the rolls of a pair is covered by a layer of elastomer.
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