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[pet] / pɛt /






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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

Early signs suggest the turnaround plan is starting to work, with a fresh focus on the coffee pods, pet food, and the chocolate bars that Nestlé makes at factories like this one.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After a degree in economics at Queen Mary University, London, he became an advertising executive, selling pet food and hand-rolled tobacco.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Find budget-friendly pet insurance without compromising on solid coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At least Sue knew enough to rub Dodger’s neck, not pet his head like a dog.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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