pat

Example Sentences

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Anything less than that, and the Fed is almost certain to stand pat.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

She was seen several times with the US president at the summit including a meeting on a sofa after which he appeared to pat her shoulder.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“Well, he’s proved he’s a 1-A. Leon should pat himself on the back, because if he didn’t do what he did, we wouldn’t be here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

There’s a difference between films that pat themselves on the back for their didactic lessons and films that use simple moralistic terms to help as many people understand their messaging as quickly as possible.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

He gave her an awkward pat on the head.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood