petting
Example Sentences
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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
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
"So you must wait," he added, petting my hair so that Kashtanka gave me a jealous look, "you must wait until that kitten can make it on its own. Don't you agree?"
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
