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[pet] / pɛt /






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Our vulnerability to robots comes in part from the mismatch between what we expect a person or pet to be capable of, and what AI-enabled robots can actually do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Prices for things like lawn care, pet care and laundry services have gone up more than usual due to a scarcity of labor and continued high demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the counter flea treatments which are used by pet owners in the UK should be banned, a panel of vets has told a parliamentary inquiry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He expects Nestlé’s revenue growth to reaccelerate as it optimizes its portfolio around areas like coffee and pet care.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I remember because sometimes there were dogs on the sidewalk I always wanted to pet, but Mom never let me.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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