pat
Example Sentences
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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
"We deserve a great pat on the back," added Higgins, who admitted he never thought he would still be playing so well at this age.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Not to pat ourselves on the back, but Barron’s made the case for Intel just last week, even after the stock rallied 220%.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
I’m so pleased, I give him a little pat on the back.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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