pat

Example Sentences

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Ahead of the opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair and his lawyer helped adjust his tie, before giving him a pat on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are also expected to stand pat this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

He continues to pat my uninjured knee as I sniffle and shake my head.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day