petted
Example Sentences
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He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 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
He petted dogs and stroked kittens at animal shelters outside Donetsk.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
“Oh, that’s terrible! My cat, Chad, just loves to be picked up and petted and hugged! He’s really smart, too!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
