pet
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The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed construction of a massive White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for one of his pet renovation projects.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
After he received his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, Niederhoffer took a job as an assistant professor at University of California, Berkeley, during which time he kept a pet monkey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Costco, the No. 1 warehouse club chain, sells everything from groceries and tires to eyeglasses and electronics and offers services such as travel planning, solar panels and pet insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Lucy said their beloved pet had recognised them "straight away", describing it as "lovely, because we didn't expect that".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
He never felt really at ease with a new pet until he had named it.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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
In 1922, one of the earliest studies to emphasize the benefits of touch found that rats who were infrequently touched were more timid and high-strung than those who were petted.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2023
Everyone petted her, and ‘Daisey’, as they called her, was in a fair way to have her head turned.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Fumes from a barbecue, or petting a cat or dog, can also trigger an allergic reaction.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
We’ll save the farm petting zoo and a lake cruise for another visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
She sat petting the cat purring in her lap and gazing out at Gus weeding in the garden.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
