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Recent Examples of two
Their effective field-goal percentage, a metric that accounts for threes being worth more than twos, never has been 50% against Minnesota.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Detainees were then placed by twos in cells, still soaked in the water, without mattresses or blankets.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
In 2013, Michael D. Watkins posted this question on LinkedIn and received over 300 responses, with no two alike.
—Michele Herlein, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The Greek Freak has ditched the three for more brute-force twos, and the Knicks — like most teams — had a tough time stopping his force on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Detainees were then placed by twos in cells, still soaked in the water, without mattresses or blankets.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
In 2013, Michael D. Watkins posted this question on LinkedIn and received over 300 responses, with no two alike.
—Michele Herlein, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The Greek Freak has ditched the three for more brute-force twos, and the Knicks — like most teams — had a tough time stopping his force on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for two
Noun
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Representing the planets, whose positions in the sky change from night to night, is a different one.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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The footage shows his left eye rolling back when the right one closes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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He's also highlighted the environmental damage caused by China's damming of the Mekong, and the problems it's created downstream for tens of millions who rely on the river for their livelihoods.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Plague is a bacterial infection known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The Sabres had a 16-10 advantage in scoring chances with him on the ice at five-on-five.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The team has managed to do that at five-on-five, which has helped compensate for a somewhat underwhelming power play.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Instagram, Schmitt shares clips from her longer videos and some original content as well — including OOTD posts and sneak-peeks into her own fabulous fifties.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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His overseas average in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and England comes to just under 26 with two fifties in 11 Tests.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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John Winn, the state education commissioner, said hundreds of portable classrooms were rendered unusable and many schools had sections blown off their roofs and standing water in classrooms and hallways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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