Sentence examples for but a pair of from inspiring English sources

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But a pair of little girls would be best equipped to arrive at a definitive verdict.

The New York Times - Books

YOU might take out a loan to buy a car, but a pair of socks?

The Economist

But a pair of reforms now before the C.F.T.C. are arguably the most important of all.

The New York Times

Underneath she was wearing nothing but a pair of white underpants".

The New York Times

And not just his own but a pair of Cath's that he'd brought for her.

The New Yorker

But a pair of researchers from Harvard University has just tried.

The Economist

But a pair of amnesty laws passed that year halted the proceedings.

The New York Times

One clay couch has nothing on it but a pair of feet.

The Guardian - Arts

But a pair of incidents in Friday's race gave hope for beer-can racers everywhere.

The New York Times - Sports

But a pair of scissors was taken to the photo: he was excised.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Clearly we weren't the ladies who lunch he'd taken us for, but a pair of hungry oil barons in disguise.

Independent

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