matting

Example Sentences

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They engulfed her in a sea of white, screaming, yelling and patting her head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The two leaders shook hands warmly, Trump patting Xi's hand, and exchanged a few words on the red carpet before the cameras.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"She's an amazing person and an amazing fighter, and she announced a minor difficulty which will be in good shape," Trumps said, patting her on the shoulder.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

But at the tail end of his monologue, O’Brien assured viewers that the Oscars exist to honor cinema as an art form, not for the Hollywood industrial complex patting itself on the back.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

“Don’t be sorry,” Inés said, patting Juanita’s hands.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall