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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a pair of bulbs" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to two bulbs that are typically sold or used together, such as light bulbs or plant bulbs.
Example: "I bought a pair of bulbs to replace the burnt-out ones in my living room lamp."
Alternatives: "two bulbs" or "a couple of bulbs".
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In the brew bar, which has nowhere to sit or to lean, a long, low counter holds an array of brewing equipment, like troops ready to march: a pair of bulbs for siphon brewing, a compact GS3 espresso machine for pulling single origin shots, gooseneck kettles, beautiful Bee House drippers, and Chemex brewers.
Their smartest smart bulbs are $10 cheaper than the arguably top-of-the-line LIFX bulbs and they also offer the Pulse, a pair of bulbs containing an LED light source and JBL Bluetooth speakers for about $100.
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Here was a huge vault of a room, lit dimly by a pair of gray bulbs in wall sconces, a silent place where no one would hear my cries of outrage or pleas for freedom.
Wi-Fi LED lightbulbs are cool — I'm currently enamoured with a pair of LIFX bulbs I'm testing for an upcoming smart home post, along with those from competitor Philips.
Essentially, this is a pair of LED bulbs with built-in JBL speakers.
A similar pair of bulbs powers the MyGreens Light Garden ($149), another new product from the Gardener's Supply Company.
The only light comes from a pair of dim fluorescent bulbs and the flashlights that many club-goers carry with them.
The spacecraft operates on less power than a pair of 100-watt household light bulbs.
You may need to pull hard or use a pair of pliers to remove mini-bulbs from their plastic sockets.
If you are using an extra string for replacement bulbs, you may also need to remove the bulb with a pair of pliers.
It also reveals a surprising degree of playfulness, as seen in the works that include embroideries in the shape of light bulbs or a pair of scissors shown cutting up the back hem of one gown.
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