the last/previous couple of

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: the past two
They've lost the last/previous couple of games.

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Heavily sanctioned Russia, whose economy has been put on a war footing for the last couple of years, will also be relishing the possibility that sanctions could be lifted as part of a peace deal. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 After spending the last couple of years on the road commemorating their 2003 album Transatlanticism, Death Cab for Cutie have announced a four-gig run celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album, Plans. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 Drone show: $32,550 ▪ Concert stage and sound production: $28,400 ▪ Tent Rentals: $10,911 Over the last couple of years, rain also has impacted Jiggy, Privette Keller said. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2025 Coresight is forecasting 5,800 store openings this year, nearly in line with the last couple of years. Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the last/previous couple of 

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