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The phrase "a pair of old" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to two items that are old, typically in a context where the specific items are understood or previously mentioned.
Example: "I found a pair of old shoes in the attic that used to belong to my grandfather."
Alternatives: "a couple of old" or "two old."
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Chicagoans have a pair of old adages about the local climate.
Uncle Jurgen was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of old dungarees.
His wife dug up a pair of old overalls for him.
LEATHER furniture and home accessories can be as comfortable as a pair of old leather gloves.
But can you really trade a pair of old skis for a Cuisinart?
(Swinton was wearing a pair of old jeans, a rumpled shirt, and weathered sneakers).
I asked him what the term "impedance" meant (on a pair of old headphones).
Steffensen had on a pair of old sneakers, a filthy parka that was flapping open, and no gloves.
I brought a lunch, a notebook, and a pair of old binoculars that fit into my coat pocket.
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She is holding a pair of old-fashioned trousers and a new plaid shirt.
I use my Gore-Tex hiking boots or a pair of old-fashioned Maine hunting boots from L. L. Bean.
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