Be in
Couple
Couple verb - To come together to form a single unit.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Although this counts more as a Spit Take, Rei Hino from Sailor Moon is known for doing this a couple times when she's shocked or surprised and something just happens to be in her mouth at the time.
Source: Waterfall Puke -
Younger Than They Look: In the last couple of seasons, Jennifer is 15 or 16 years old, but look like she could be in her late teens or early twenties toward the end of the series.
Source: Series / Family Ties - Intrepid Reporter: A couple of scenes feature an unnamed "Newspaper Woman" (Regina Claire), who seems to be in a hurry to get full coverage of McKenna's murder in time for the morning edition.
Source: Film / Jail Bait
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