pat

Example Sentences

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As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat him on the arm in what appeared to be a gesture of warmth.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There is no pat resolution to grief, she concludes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Americans who recently earned their bachelor’s degree have faced a challenging job market in the pat few years.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Maybe it’s a drizzle of special vinegar, a pat of cultured butter softening into gloss or a tangle of pickled vegetables with just enough bite.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“Yeeka indeed,” she said, and reached down to pat the child on the head.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket