as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo
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In the video, the duo walk through the grass, with Olivia wearing a white flowy dress and McCaffrey donning black jeans and a beige crew neck.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The duo appeared to be on good terms.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Freshman phenom Sarah Strong joined the backcourt duo in double digits with 13 points, but her biggest impact was on the defensive end.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
In the photos, the father-son duo stood off-camera and chatted with one another.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The duo appeared to be on good terms.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Freshman phenom Sarah Strong joined the backcourt duo in double digits with 13 points, but her biggest impact was on the defensive end.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
In the photos, the father-son duo stood off-camera and chatted with one another.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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