pair (someone) up with (someone)
idiom
: to join (a person) with (another person) for a purpose, job, etc.
They paired me up with a new partner for the last game.
The program pairs up volunteers with children who need help learning to read.
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With James likely to retire in a year or two, Ingram could pair up with Davis as the franchise cornerstones for the next few seasons.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Her offer to pair up with Rock speaks to her generosity in a game where that’s not always the obvious move.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
In this new massive trade proposal, Miami sends the six-time All-Star out West to pair up with Ja Morant on the Memphis Grizzlies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Their latest winter collection includes scarves to pair up with a wool coat, like the Aspen scarf in hues of blue, and the Renny hoodie, which comes in a variety of hues.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Her offer to pair up with Rock speaks to her generosity in a game where that’s not always the obvious move.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
In this new massive trade proposal, Miami sends the six-time All-Star out West to pair up with Ja Morant on the Memphis Grizzlies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Their latest winter collection includes scarves to pair up with a wool coat, like the Aspen scarf in hues of blue, and the Renny hoodie, which comes in a variety of hues.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Pair (someone) up with (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20%28someone%29%20up%20with%20%28someone%29. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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