pet
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“Receiving cold calls from friends and family is now a huge pet peeve of mine,” she said.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Konca also used the address of a medical plaza in Pomona to register a pet hotel and spa business, according to state and property records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Sales across the company’s North American pet business were flat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Unexpectedly, it started with a discussion about a pet kangaroo Lambert had once owned.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
So that was another thing that worms didn't do and another problem that a pet worm wouldn't be.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
The pair shook hands with members of the public, accepted gifts and flowers, and also petted a few dogs beside some delighted owners.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2025
The sun was shining and our hearts were full as we sipped rosé and petted dogs and horse along the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
The video of Paora, which was posted to social media, showed him being scratched and petted around the neck and face by a zookeeper, as well as members of the public.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
I went to them and petted them and soothed them and at length they accepted the fire.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Also offered: a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, giant rocking horses, slides and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
After building many homes in the Houston suburbs, Lorenzo Salgado finally built his own, where he would sit every evening after work, listening to music and petting his dog, Ronaldo Salgado said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
One couple who dreamed of running a pop-up campsite and petting farm decided to sell up and move to England, where the limit was 60.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
“Glad you caught the witch lesson,” May said, still petting the broom, which now seemed to be purring.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
