pat
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In PAT, tissue molecules that absorb light vibrate after being hit by short laser pulses, producing acoustic signals that can be measured and converted into detailed images.
From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026
A third group got a placebo nose spray with a PAT.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
One group was given oxytocin nose spray and asked to complete a “partner appreciation task,” or PAT, consisting of a 10-minute mutual-appreciation session.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Allow choreographed touchdown/turnover celebrations, speed up pace of play, move back PAT kicks…
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025
Proceedings opened with procession of Delegates presenting addresses to Mr. G. Excellently arranged; reflects great credit on PAT CAMPBELL.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 1, 1890 by Various