pet aversion
Example Sentences
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My pet aversion is the historical novel, which falsifies history to meet the requirements of romantic fiction, and falsifies romance by trying to force it into the framework of history.
From Time Magazine Archive
Scotland was always for Johnson a pet target that he waggishly exploited as a pet aversion; it produced endless gibes on tour as well as at home.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I'm going down to the saloon to meet 'Pickles,' your pet aversion, Pedro Mancha, and we're going to find a fourth."
From The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest by Cullum, Ridgwell
He was a capable man, however, despite his pet aversion, and there was concern in his voice when he spoke.
From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden
Her pet aversion, Miss Merton, was not occupying the chair behind it.
From Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore by Lester, Pauline
